A RECRUITMENT open day at the new waste treatment facility in Manvers attracted more than 800 people.
Approximately 40 jobs are being recruited for at the plant although 350 applications have already been received for the centre on Bolton Road.
Shanks contracts Director Colin Fletcher said: "We are delighted with the response, and particularly pleased that the vast majority of applicants are local people.
"These are permanent jobs coming to the Dearne Valley and we're looking forward to getting the full team in place."
The £750 million development will be fully operational by July 2015.
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