Northumberland, England's most northerly county, is a region rich in history and heritage, combining breathtaking coastlines, captivating countryside and market towns.
Settlements such as a Berwick, Hexham, Morpeth and Alnwick grew up in the heartland of the mining community, but now that the collieries have closed many communities have undergone incredible regeneration with tourism a key part of the area's economy.
Staff seeking employment in Northumberland are also likely to find that recruitment agencies want candidates for the new technology and energy efficiency sectors, as the modern business world competes with the area's more traditional strengths.
Northumberland has weathered the economic crisis well, with 158 new businesses starting up in 2012 and only 2.3% of the working population unemployed - well below the national average. Northumberland County Council is the biggest employer in the region, with a broad range of positions and a series of varied skills in demand.
Around 312,000 people live in the county, with just 9,900 registered as unemployed. The average weekly full time wage in Northumberland is £425 in comparison to £452 in the North East region and £507 in England. Northumberland has an ageing population, with 20% of residents aged 65 or more, this is projected to increase to 28% by 2025.
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NRL is a Wigan-based specialist agency for the Engineering industry. It focuses on Nuclear; Renewables; Conventional Power; Advanced Facilities; Built Environment; Defence; Infrastructure; Oil, Gas and Petrochemical; and Transmission and Distribution. Established at Sellafield in 1983, they won Best Contractor Recruitment Agency at The Contracting Awards 2019, and Recruitment Company of the Year at the APSCo Awards for Excellence 2015.
Office F02, Blyth Workspace, Quay Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3AF
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Logan Lewis Recruitment supply skilled Engineering, Production, Warehouse, Trades, Office, and Sales staff on a temporary, contract and permanent basis to the Industrial and Engineering markets. They operate 24/7 and adhere to Equal Opportunities & Diversity, as well as CSR policies. The key disciplines they recruit for include M&E Design, Maintenance, NVH Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and more.
78 Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RN