Washington is a small town that is almost equidistant between the north-east cities of Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. It was recognised as one of the UK's 'new towns' in the 1960s.
The town of Washington suffered badly as the mining of coal in the UK started to wind down in the 1980s, and the region suffered terribly with unemployment as a result. However, regional incentives and government subsidies have helped Washington to attract a diverse range of industries and employers to the area. The Nissan automotive plant is a major employer for Washington and the surrounding areas, and a number of companies that supply Europe's most productive car factory are also based in the town. The retail, textiles and chemical industries also offer several opportunities for gainful employment.
The competition for jobs in Washington is fierce, as the percentage of people claiming job seeker's allowance in the area is almost double that of the national average, according to statistics from Nomis. Most people in the town are employed in clerical positions, yet many recruitment agencies in the area specialise in sourcing processing and machine operatives due to the huge influence Nissan and their suppliers have on the area. The Galleries shopping centre is the largest employer of retail and hospitality staff in a town that is dominated by manufacturing.
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Oil Consultants - Oil and Gas Specialists is a niche Oil and Gas recruitment consultancy. As well as having two offices in the UK, including one in Washington, they have consultants in 10 other countries, enabling them to have a global network of both enterprises and talent. They were launched in 1999 and have since completed permanent, contract, emergency and project team appointments.
Wynn House Hertburn Estate, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2SF
Ingenia Recruitment has been an established supplier of professionals to the Retail Motor and Sales and Management industries since 1993. From their office in Washington, they offer supplemental training courses for qualified candidates in the North East. They hire on a permanent and temporary basis for positions such as Workshop Control, Service Department, Vehicle Technician, Service Advisor, Parts, and Sales Administrator.
Alexander House, Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE38 7BD