Lancashire is a county in the North West of England, with a population of roughly 1.4 million people. The county made a name for itself during the Industrial Revolution when, during the 19th century, almost 85% of cotton manufacturing occurred in here.
Today, the majority of all employment in the area comes from the service industries, although manufacturing also retains a strong presence in the county and is accountable for 16% of jobs. Lancashire County Council, based in Preston is the area's most significant employer, with the public administration, health and education sectors contributing a quarter of the area's employment.
Another important employer in the county is BAE Military Air Solutions which has major sites in Warton and Samlesbury. Contributing to the construction sector is Eric Wright Construction and in retail both Booths and Matalan have their headquarters in the county, as well as various stores and outlets across the region. Crown Paints, Leyland Trucks, and National Savings and Investment are all significant recruiters and employers in Lancashire.
The county town of Lancashire is Lancaster, a culturally historic location that offers such attractions as Lancaster Castle, Ashton Memorial and The Grand Theatre. Falling within the larger City of Lancaster district, the area has a population of nearly 140K people and provides some of the leading job prospects outside of Preston, Blackpool and Blackburn. The city is home to one of the UK's leading universities (Lancaster University) and this has made the area an academic centre that also offers top opportunities to technology, communications and research professionals.
As in other areas of the country finding employment can be tricky, as can finding the right candidate for the job and as such the use of recruitment agencies is recommended for both job seekers and employers in Lancashire.
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Blue Arrow connects job seekers with employers seeking permanent, temporary and contract personnel in driving, manufacturing, office and more. Theyve worked with employers such as Royal Mail, Hovis Bakery, Sodexo and Lloyds Banking Group. With the help of their London team, previous successes include 1,500 remote workers in 15 days. They are members of the Association of Labour Providers and are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
1st floor - Anchorage 1, Manchester, Lancashire, M50 3XE
Adele Carr recruits candidates across the North West for Accountancy, Payroll, Business Support and Wealth Management roles at all levels -- including Legal Cashier, Credit Controller, Accounts Assistant, Helpdesk Admin Coordinator, and more. They cover contract, permanent and temporary placements. Their head office is located in Warrington, and their other branches are located in Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, Lancashire, and Altrincham.
Room 1, Block B1 Chorley Business and Technology Centre, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6TE
Office Angels has been providing Office personnel for a broad range of temporary and permanent roles, including Administrators, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, PAs, and Secretaries, since its establishment in 1986. The talent firm caters to a diverse client group in various sectors, such as Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales & Retail. With teams based across 60 locations, they operate nationwide.
1st Floor, 55 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 2BY
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
22 Churchgate, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 1HL
Exec Recruit Group Ltd is composed of dedicated departments performing recruitment in HR, Executive Finance, Accountancy, Public & Private Sector Interim Management and Executive Leadership. Through their headquarters in Blackburn, they assist businesses throughout the UK, utilising their talent database that consists of over 20,000 contacts. They were built in 2013 by a professional with backgrounds in accountancy, finance and recruitment.
Cobham House, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2EE
A multi-sector specialist, Belmont Recruitment Ltd, delivers staffing support to various contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies nationwide. The recruitment agency offers its expertise in the Business Functions, Criminal Justice, Defence, Health Care, and Social Care sectors. Since its establishment in 2016, they have been delivering talents at all levels.
Nelson Court Business Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2XU
Multitask Recruitment Solutions deals with a broad spectrum of industries, ranging from Construction to Commercial. The agency provides permanent and temporary staffing solutions to small, medium and large-scale clientele throughout the UK.
Unit 10 Eanam Wharf, Business Development Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5BL
Green Park features more than 15 years of expertise in executive search, interim management, and other solutions. They have won more than 50 awards and accreditations since they started. Catering to clients across more than 50 countries, they have worked with companies such as Google, HSBC, Edelman, RSPCA, Ocado, British Red Cross, Skanska, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority, among others.
Rodney Chambers, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9AA