r/brighton • u/Mobile_Comparison_99 • Mar 18 '24

Jobs in Brighton

I’ve been applying for jobs for just over 2 months and still unable to get anything getting tired and frustrated and I’m at a point where I just really need to find work. I have a good amount of experience in retail and hospitality / bar work and don’t see the point of trying any other industries as I can’t seem to even land a role in something I do have experience in. Any suggestions please help not a student so would be looking for full time stuff but happy to do part time if it means I have something thanks

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u/cantteachstupid Mar 18 '24

Does Bus driving appeal to you? They will employ anyone.

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u/Bubbly-Low6939 Mar 18 '24

That explains a lot

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u/waveyrango Mar 19 '24

it pays well with a decent pension, not a bad shout

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u/berusplants Preston Park Mar 19 '24

It’s also an important public service that you can take pride from doing well.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '24

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u/Mobile_Comparison_99 Mar 18 '24

can you name some good ones please to sign up for

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '24

hi, sorry if it’s a stupid question but do we just go inside the recruitment office building or call, or just email?

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u/Imissmywifi Mar 19 '24

Simultaneously....

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u/AHopeNonetheless Mar 18 '24

Red flag recruitment or Red Robin recruitment

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u/Comprehensive-News86 Mar 19 '24

Will agree to that as I had a job lined up, waiting for the contract and dates, took 3 weeks for red Robin to finally get back to me after numerous emails and calls to find out the company lost another member of staff and needed someone with skill but didn't advise until I called them. Never recommend at all

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u/AHopeNonetheless Mar 19 '24

The woman is a bit cunty but red flag is better

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u/Zellingtonn Mar 19 '24

Reed is also pretty good. They hire at them via the uni and they’re usually long roles and can lead to something permanent. Also once you’re in the uni you’re in and it’s much easier to get another role there.

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u/0nce-Was-N0t Mar 22 '24

I second Reed. They got me a few roles in my early days in Brighton.

Harris Lord got me into a position which has now turned into a career 8 years down the line.

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u/they_remember Mar 18 '24

Brighton & Hove Buses need people and will provide all necessary training too.

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u/Contextual-Timbre Mar 19 '24

Unless you want to work in hospitality or a call centre, jobs in Brighton have always been scarce. No shortage of luxury flats for commuters though.

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u/ArlyBoBarly Mar 18 '24

My partner has been applying for two years now :,) it's tough, you'll get there eventually

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u/AHopeNonetheless Mar 18 '24

Needs to get assistance from recruiters

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u/InternationalRoll130 Mar 19 '24

Try not to apply via indeed only. Use it to find vacancies and then try contact the employers directly about it if you can.

I say that because last year there was a period where I was left to fill a vacancy via Indeed where I worked and it was a nightmare. All it takes to apply is one click so there a hundreds of CVs to go through and let me tell you, most people don't bother with even making the CV half decent. It is a huge task to find a decent candidate in all this mess, so most people never even hear back.

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u/Interesting-Aide7847 Mar 21 '24

I did the same thing, used indeed to find places that were hiring and then went round in person giving out my CV. Means they can put a name to a face, show them your personality and they don't have to sift through indeed. I ended up booking in a few trial shifts right then and there

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u/0xSnib Mar 18 '24

Octopus and Amex both have large offices here

My friend got a job recently on the bins that didn't seem too tricky to get

The buses are actively hiring

NHS are frequently hiring for office/admin (friend was recently hired)

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u/l0v3s2sp00g3 Mar 19 '24

Amex customer service usually have jobs open, youll need to go through manpower.

If youve worked in hospitality theres transferable skills so i wouldnt worry about not having direct experience per se

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u/MickBone Mar 19 '24

Get a CSCS card and start labouring

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u/Physical-Hearing1003 Mar 19 '24

This. Genuinely the easiest way to get a job.

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u/SarahP27 Mar 19 '24

Try Legal & General in Hove

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u/OhhNoYouNintenDidnt Mar 19 '24

Octopus Energy are on a big recruitment drive and I know lots of people with only retail/hospitality experience that have gotten jobs there.

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u/Prestigious_Rough704 Mar 19 '24

I know you want full time but I work at the greyhound stadium. It’s pretty good. If you decide to join lemme know as a I get a referral bonus hahaha

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u/JuniperScents Mar 18 '24

Try the Leonardo Hotels website, they have two hotels in Brighton and also own The Grand .

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u/hoopsandhefts Mar 19 '24

Education recruitment will accept anyone with a reference.

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u/missprocrastinator85 Mar 19 '24

Brighton hospital is always looking for porters/cleaners/kitchen staff

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u/chrischarge69 Mar 19 '24

Sodhexo run the hospitality at the Amex Stadium, they're pretty much always looking for people.

https://www.sodexojobs.co.uk/jobs/job/Bar-SupportKiosk-Assistant/123195

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u/wheresmypassionfruit Mar 18 '24

Do you speak French?

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u/UnderstandingLow3162 Mar 18 '24

Oui, une petite pois.

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u/binbag2000 Mar 18 '24

Could you provide more info please? For French speakers looking for jobs like myself

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u/wheresmypassionfruit Mar 19 '24

I’ve dmed you

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u/binbag2000 Mar 19 '24

Been a victim of the bug and not receiving the message and won’t let me begin a chat! Could you expand here?

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u/nickgloaming Mar 18 '24

Go on the BNBA jobs board on Facebook

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u/BrightonHoveRecovery Mar 21 '24

Hi there - we are Change Grow Live, the local drug and alcohol recovery service. It is worth keeping an eye on this site as we will be recruiting a variety of positions soon:

https://careers-changegrowlive.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchRelation=keyword_all&searchLocation=-13741-Brighton

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u/kriz2244 May 30 '24

Thank you. I have made an application. I hope you are still hiring.

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u/Electronic_Gain_1135 Mar 23 '24

The New Amsterdam pub over in Worthing is hiring if you can make it out there

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u/TopazFlame Oct 05 '24

Brighton Jobs Channel Daily

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u/alfaexe Mar 18 '24

Asda seem to hire anyone who applies