Staff shortages continue to be a problem a study by Claims.co.uk has revealed. With a record high of 1.3 million job vacancies over the past three months, many UK sectors are struggling to fill roles.
Manufacturing, construction and logistics all feature in the top 15 industries most in need of workers in the UK. Analysis of job listings on Indeed, found these three sectors accounted for almost 23,000 positions over a two-week period in June.
Top 15 industries most in need of workers:
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The manufacturing industry ranks eighth among the industries in most need of workers as it reaches over 7,187 job listings on Indeed. The transportation and logistics industry placed 11th overall, with the biggest demand for large goods vehicle drivers (1,407), delivery van drivers (678) and forklift drivers (602).
Indeed is just one platform for job listings and doesn’t take into account vacancies that may have been advertised on other sites, internal communication or other means.
