While still regarded as a centre for manufacturing, Barrow-in-Furness has a varied economy that supports employment in everything from energy to tourism. The town and surrounding borough, based in southern Cumbria, is well served by recruitment agencies - including multi sector services and industry specialists.
Manufacturing is the largest sector for recruiting in Barrow and provides 8,000 jobs - making up more than a quarter of the local working population. The largest manufacturing employer in the area is BAE Systems, who are based at the shipyard. Due to its position on the Furness Peninsula, the shipyard has historically been a key source of jobs and remains the largest shipyard in the UK.
Energy is another important sector for the town, with Rampside Gas Terminal being based here. Four wind farms are situated just off the coast, including West Duddon Wind Farm and Ormonde Wind Farm. Barrow makes up part of ‘Britain's Energy Coast.’
Due to its proximity to the Lake District, Barrow has a strong tourism sector. Around 3 million people visit the town annually, which gives a boost to the leisure and hospitality market. Accommodation and food services account for around 2,000 staff, although this is affected by seasonality.
Barrow recruitment agencies are mainly located in the town centre, within the area between Devonshire Dock and Barrow-in-Furness Railway Station. Slightly away from the centre, employers and candidates can find services close to the A590.
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Wilcock Consultants has 20 years of experience recruiting within the Gas Industry. They cover Corrosion Engineering, Gas Storage, Process Engineering, Buildings & Civils, Renewable Gas, Renewable Energy, Biogas and Machinery sectors.
Unit 9, Trinity Enterprise Centre, Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PN
Based in Barrow-in-Furness, Teem Recruitment provides temporary and permanent recruitment services to the Education, Engineering, Care, Tradesmen, Admin, and Finance sectors. Some job roles they recruit for are School Caretaker, Maths Teacher, Learning Support Assistant, Finance Manager, Apprentice Business Administrator, Audio Visual Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Marketing Assistant, and more.
Second floor, Cavendish House, 78 Duke Street, Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria, LA14 1RR
James Fisher Marine Services, founded in 1984, helps meet the recruitment needs of the Offshore and Subsea industries including establishments in Oil & Gas, Renewables and Telecommunications. They are a part of the James Fisher Group, a global firm with dedicated divisions for Nuclear, Shipping Services and more. Accessible 24/7, they can also supply staff like Engineers and Technicians on short notice. They are located in Barrow-in-Furness.
Fisher House, Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HR
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