Chesterfield is a large market town in the Borough of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, at the confluence of the River Rother and River Hipper. In the last 30 years, the economy in and around Chesterfield has undergone dramatic change. The employment base has moved from the primary and secondary sectors towards the tertiary sector.
In Chesterfield, the largest employment gains have been seen in the retail/wholesale sector and the financial/professional services sector. Meanwhile, the health sector is the largest employment sector in the borough, accounting for 21% of total employment. Overall, the public sector accounts for 34% of total employment in Chesterfield, representing one of the highest rates in the UK.
The most specialised sector in Chesterfield is ‘postal and courier services’, reflecting the significant presence of the Post Office and Royal Mail in the town. Chesterfield also retains a number of manufacturing specialisms particularly in relation to the production of basic metals, fabricated metal products and machinery, as well as the manufacture of paper, packaging and plastic products.
Monday to Friday | Days & Afters | Alternate weeks We have a great opportunity available for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established maintenance team for a leading manufacturing business! Reporting into the Engineering Manager you will take responsibility for both proactive and reactive maintenance duties within this fast-paced production environment. As a…
Here at Futures we are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing company based in South Yorkshire. With a history that goes back over 30 years ago, the company has progressed extremely well, both in size and revenue. Currently boasting a turnover of over £1 billion, and continue to grow as you’re reading this. Reporting…
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Manufacturing Futures is looking to appoint an electrical assembler working for one of the most well respected family run businesses in Yorkshire. The idea candidate will disassemble electronic assemblies and have experience soldering. The successful candidate will improve production processes and design. You will also receive training in development areas and be given the chance…
