The north-west town of Macclesfield was historically known for the production of silk and still maintains a strong reputation for manufacturing. As such, recruitment is often focused on related areas such as textiles and engineering, but the town also offers job opportunities in a range of commercial and service sectors.

The largest business in Macclesfield is AstraZeneca. The pharmaceutical firm bases its manufacturing centre at the Hurdsfield industrial estate, by Radnor Mere, and employs around 3,000 staff locally. In fact, manufacturing is one of the most important industries in the Cheshire East area and employment in this field is 3% higher than the UK average. Vacancies are available in other areas though and additional sources of work include the creative, digital and IT sectors. 

In Macclesfield, recruitment agencies are mainly found in the town centre, close to Market Place and St. Michael's Church. The railway station is nearby and Churchill Way provides excellent access by car. If you’re looking for an industry specialist recruiter, then you’ll find experts in nursing, food and engineering. These types of staffing firm are most common on the outskirts of the town, towards Bollington and Hurdsfield.