A BOROUGH is recruiting staff to support its new coronavirus inoculation hub.

Hyndburn Council are inviting applications for 'Covid Marshals' to join the vaccination team based at the Acorn Centre, Blackburn Road, Accrington.

Cllr Miles Parkinson, leader of Hyndburn Council said: “To support our Primary Care Network in the Covid-19 vaccination roll out we are urgently recruiting Covid marshals.

"This role is key to us seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and protecting as many of our residents as possible. If you want to help us in the fight against Covid in Hyndburn, are reliable and looking for work please do apply as soon as possible.”

The role is on a casual contract basis with pay at £10.41 per hour.

The closing date is Friday. to start soon afterwards subject to references and a medical.