Recruitment Agencies in Bilston, West Midlands, Midlands

The town of Bilston in the West Midlands is found in the south east of the City of Wolverhampton. With a rich industrial history, Bilston is perhaps best known for its former role as a key steel producing town, a position that saw it transformed from a quiet rural settlement into an important industrial hub.

The rise of the Service Industry in Bilston

Industrial employment opportunities in Bilston were reduced substantially when the Bilston Steel Works were closed in 1979. Industrial decline has had a noticeable impact, but in recent years a number of Service Sector industries have set up in and around Bilston. This has led to the on-going creation of a range of vacancies in the area, many of which are facilitated by local recruitment agencies.

While the current 9.5% unemployment rate demonstrates some economic difficulties in the area (Wolverhampton SE), the local economy is still in transition from traditional Manufacturing to softer Service-based employment. With this said, numerous important and successful manufacturers do still remain, drawing on the high number of skilled workers in the area - such as GKN in nearby Redditch.

Transportation

The Black Country Route has greatly improved road links to nearby Dudley and Walsall, to the benefit of local firms and those who wish to seek work further away from Bilston. The Midland Metro tram line has also greatly improved economic ties with Wolverhampton and Birmingham.