50 jobs are up for grabs at trailer firm

MORE than 50 jobs are up for grabs at a flagship trailer company that's running a paid internship scheme over the summer.

- By OWEN HUGHES Business Correspondent [e-mail]

The positive employment news was revealed during a visit to Ifor Williams Trailers by Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS who described the company as a role model for other Welsh businesses.

Up to 30 candidates chosen to take part in the Summer Programme at the family-owned firm - which has five sites in Deeside and Denbighshire - will be paid £380 a week.

According to the company, the eight to 12-week programme would be ideal for students, graduates and people looking for work experience, either on the production line or in office-based roles.

Participants who achieve 100 per cent attendance and work to a high standard throughout the programme will receive a £250 bonus.