Employing and training staff

Access2Employment
If you are looking for new staff, why not get in touch? West Lothian Council's access2employment team can help identify individuals who may meet employer recruitment needs. They have a number of registered candidates keen to move into suitable occupations. Services to employers and jobseekers alike are free of charge.

Access2Employment can also advise on newspaper advertising for staff including costs, industry specific agencies, Jobcentre Plus vacancy sections.

For more information call 0800 0329768, email access2employment@westlothian.gov.uk or Text JOBS to 60777.
 
Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus aims to be the recruitment partner of choice by offering a professional and modern service aimed at helping you fill your vacancies. They also administer the government's New Deal strategy to help people move from welfare into work

Employment Agencies
To find an employment agency in West Lothian go to our Business Directory and select "Employment Agencies".

Training
For more information on training your staff go to the council's Business Learning Network or see our range of FREE Business Factsheets.

Further Education Colleges
West Lothian has two of Central Scotland's leading Further Education institutions, Oatridge College and West Lothian College.  

Labour Market Information
Key facts on unemployment rates, average earnings, vacancy rates and economic activity are contained in the Labour Market Information pages in the West Lothian's Economy section of this site.