Maritime & Engineering Jobs Fair coming to Birkenhead
Residents looking for a new job, apprenticeship or career change are being invited to explore opportunities in two of the Liverpool City Region's key growth sectors at a dedicated Maritime & Engineering Jobs Fair next month.
Taking place on Wednesday 16 September, from 11.30am to 2pm at The Pyramids Shopping Centre in Birkenhead, the free event will bring together more than 20 employers, training providers and support organisations from across the maritime and engineering sectors.
Organised by Wirral Council in partnership with Mersey Maritime, the Jobs Fair will give residents the chance to meet employers face-to-face, discover current and upcoming vacancies, explore apprenticeships and training opportunities, and learn more about career pathways within the industries.
The event is part of the council’s ongoing Jobs Fair programme which is funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, through the city region’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation. To date, around 4,600 residents have attended previous events, meeting more than 250 employers and training providers - with exit surveys showing that people of gone on to secure hundreds of interviews, training course enrolments, and job starts.
Organisations attending include Mersey Ferries, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Balaena Birkenhead (formerly known as Cammell Laird), Briggs Marine, Stena Line, Survitec, Teledyne, Marine Specialised Technology Ltd, Star Engineering Ltd, OWS Engineering, Denholm Industrial, The Sea King Group, the Engineering College and Wirral Met College.
The event is open to everyone, whether they are leaving school or college, looking for an apprenticeship, considering a career change, returning to work or bringing transferable skills from another sector.
Chair of Wirral Council’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing Committee, Cllr Mark Skillicorn, said:
Wirral and wider Liverpool City Region has a proud maritime heritage and a world-class engineering sector that continues to create exciting opportunities for local people while also playing a vital role in our economy.
From global manufacturers and marine operators to innovative engineering firms, employers across the sector are looking for talented people to help shape the future.
This jobs fair is a fantastic opportunity for residents to meet employers directly, find out about current and future opportunities, and discover where a career in these sectors could take them.
Visitors will be able to speak directly with employers about vacancies, apprenticeships and future recruitment plans, as well as access careers advice and guidance from training providers and support organisations.
The Maritime & Engineering Jobs Fair takes place on Wednesday 16 September 2026, from 11.30am to 2pm, at The Pyramids Shopping Centre (opposite River Island), Birkenhead.
Residents can register in advance HERE or simply drop in on the day.
A pre-bookable Quiet Hour will also be available between 10.30am and 11.30am for people who would prefer a calmer environment. Appointments can be booked by emailing economicgrowthservice@wirral.gov.uk.
