Tonbridge is a market town in the county of Kent, with a population of around 40,000. Its key industries include printing and publishing, financial services, distribution and light engineering. Along with neighbouring town, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge has been designated a Regional Hub by the South East Assembly. 

Tonbridge is home to a number of trusted specialist and generalist recruitment agencies, which offer a wide range of opportunities, both locally and further afield. 

Employment in Tonbridge

Tonbridge High Street is one of the main areas for local employment; its restaurants, banks and estate agents often provide opportunities for those looking for work in the catering, finance and property industries. 

Tonbridge’s popular Saturday Market is a hotspot for local traders selling clothes, fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and more besides. Opportunities are often available for those seeking part-time retail work.  

The Royal Mail’s main sorting office for the TN postcode, which can be found on Vale Road often offers vacancies to those looking for work in the postal industry. There is also a manufacturing sector within the town. Enalon Limited, a local toolmaking and plastic moulding company has operated in Tonbridge since 1946.

If you are searching for employment opportunities in the local area, take some time to research Tonbridge’s recruitment agencies, and register with any specialising in your chosen industry. 

Where to find a local recruitment agency

Tonbridge Railway Station is a key railway junction, with lines to London, Redhill, Ashford and Hastings. Many of the town’s recruitment agencies are conveniently located, within a one-mile radius of the station. Regular bus links are available, with the majority of services run by Arriva Southern Counties.