Darlington's job fair is set to make a return to town today with a shed load of opportunities available - here's all the details.

If you're looking for a new job or simply want to see what's out there then you may fancy a trip to the Dolphin Centre today (October 2) for their job fair.

The annual fair will be on from 10am - 2pm and offer attendees the chance to speak about their aspirations, career goals and see which roles are available.

Entry is free and you can register for tickets here.

Here's a full list of every business set to be at the fair tomorrow:

  • 8th Battalion The Rifles - Army reserves, offering leadership, teamwork, and career development opportunities.
  • ABP Wessex - Food processor, offering factory operator and support roles.
  • ALDI - Discount retailer with roles in warehouse and store operations.
  • Allerton Steel - Career opportunities in steel fabrication and engineering.
  • Amazon - Offers a wide range of roles in operations, technology, and corporate positions.
  • AM Recruitment - Recruitment and training provider for various sectors.
  • Army - Career opportunities in combat, logistics, engineering, and healthcare.
  • Arriva - Public transport services with bus driver and engineering roles.
  • AVON Cosmetics - Offers representative and team leader roles in beauty product sales.
  • Baltic Apprenticeships - Apprenticeships in IT, data, and digital marketing.
  • BHF British Heart Foundation - Volunteer roles in customer service, warehouse, and housekeeping.
  • Bridge Case Management - Case management services, offering roles in rehabilitation.
  • Care Matters - Recruiting homecare assistants for personal and social care duties.
  • CDDFT - NHS healthcare roles, including administration, healthcare assistants, and housekeepers.
  • Childcare DBC Early Years Team - Promotes careers in childcare and supports recruitment issues.
  • Citizens Advice - Volunteer opportunities providing advice and digital skills support.
  • Clark Willis - Law firm offering legal assistant and administrative support roles.
  • Cleveland Police - Police officers, community support, and civilian support roles.
  • Clive Owen - Chartered accountants offering trainee and apprenticeship opportunities.
  • Corporate Personal Wellbeing - Roles in physical and mental health services.
  • Cygnet Health - Healthcare provider with clinical and non-clinical roles.
  • DAD Darlington Association on Disability - Roles for personal assistants and support workers.
  • Darlington Building Society - Banking roles with opportunities for career progression.
  • Darlington College - Offers free adult courses and vacancies.
  • Darlington Connect - Connects individuals with local support organizations.
  • DBC Darlington Borough Council - Career opportunities across various sectors, including social care and education.
  • Deaf Empowerment Network - Provides services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
  • DEC Darlington Economic Campus - Civil service departments offering economic-related roles.
  • DEI Darlington Employment Initiative - Employment support for various groups.
  • Dolphin Centre - Leisure and hospitality roles.
  • Durham Constabulary - Police officer, detective, and civilian roles.
  • DWP Job Centre - Provides employment and financial assistance services.
  • EMS - Leadership and business training provider.
  • First Stop - Offers support in income, housing, and mental well-being.
  • Forces Employment Charity - Supports service leavers, veterans, and families with employment and training opportunities.
  • Freeman Johnson - Legal roles include solicitors, legal executives, and support staff.
  • Gem Partnership - Recruitment and training provider for temporary and permanent roles.
  • GMI - Construction services provider with apprenticeship opportunities.
  • Hall Garth Hall Hotel (The Squirrel Group) - Hospitality roles include management, food service, and housekeeping.
  • HC One - Care home roles with career growth opportunities in healthcare.
  • Healthwatch - Independent health and social care services advocate.
  • Heritage Healthcare - Homecare provider recruiting care assistants.
  • Hinson Security Services - Provides event security and training opportunities.
  • Home Instead - Care roles for the elderly with flexible hours.
  • Hopetown Darlington - A visitor attraction celebrating railway history.
  • HR2day - Outsourced HR services provider recruiting for HR admin roles.
  • HW Martin - Provides waste recycling services.
  • IOSCM - Institute of supply chain management training.
  • Kleek Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship provider.
  • Kooth - Counselling and mental health services for young people.
  • Learning and Skills - Offers a variety of vocational courses and apprenticeships.
  • Learning Curve Group - Provides courses and training for career development.
  • LIDL - Supermarket chain offering various store and warehouse roles.
  • Lifeline - Provides telecare services and recruits response team members.
  • Middleton Hall Retirement Village - Retirement community offering roles in hospitality and care.
  • National Careers Service - Provides career advice and job search support.
  • Newcastle Building Society - Financial institution with customer service and head office roles.
  • Nobia - Kitchen manufacturing company offering career opportunities.
  • North East SCITT - Teacher training provider.
  • Number 40 - Provides support and safe space services in Darlington.
  • Paralloy - Advanced manufacturing and engineering career opportunities.
  • PGL Travel - Offers seasonal roles at outdoor activity centres.
  • Probation Service - Roles in offender rehabilitation and support.
  • Raby Estates - Offers roles in agriculture, hospitality, and conservation.
  • Rail Futures - Supports engineering training for the rail industry.
  • Recovery Connections - Provides support services for addiction recovery.
  • Recruitrite - Recruitment services provider.
  • Rockliffe Hall - Hospitality roles in a luxury hotel.
  • Royal Air Force - Career opportunities in aviation, engineering, logistics, and healthcare.
  • Royal Navy Submarine Division - Roles in marine and weapons engineering, logistics, and catering.
  • RTP Regional Training Partners - Provides logistics training, including LGV and forklift certification.
  • SeAH Wind - Offers career opportunities in offshore wind turbine manufacturing.
  • SJOG - Provides autism and suicidality awareness and support services.
  • SSE Energy Solutions - Energy services provider recruiting for IT, engineering, and corporate roles.
  • Student Loans Company - Offers roles in finance, customer service, and IT.
  • Sustrans - Promotes cycling and walking in Darlington.
  • Take Me Taxis - Recruits taxi drivers and offers training support.
  • Tandem - Provides employment advice and training.
  • Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust - Mental health and learning disability roles.
  • Teesside University - Offers educational programs and career guidance.
  • Teesworks - Industrial development project offering roles in renewable energy.
  • Thirteen Group - Employment support services provider.
  • TICA - Apprenticeship training provider for the thermal insulation industry.
  • Train Direct/Tdmed - Provides safety and medical event training.
  • Trans Pennine Express - Various roles in the rail industry.
  • Travel Advisors DBC - Provides travel guidance for daily commuting needs.
  • Triage - Provides skills and workplace training services.
  • TVCA - Supports business growth and job creation in the Tees Valley.
  • UCQ - Offers work-based learning and apprenticeship programs.
  • United Response - Charity providing support to individuals with disabilities.
  • Willis Aviation - Aviation services provider recruiting ground handling and store assistants.

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  • Wilmott Dixon - Construction and property services company with apprentice and trainee roles.
  • Wolviston Management Services - Recruitment service for the chemical, biofuel, and life sciences industries.
  • Woodlands Hospital - Healthcare roles, including nurses and operational staff.
  • YMCA - Offers CV building, interview skills, and confidence-building support.
  • ZIGUP (formerly Redde Northgate) - Provides vehicle rental and fleet management services.