Taunton is one of the largest towns in the south-west of England, lying in the county of Somerset, with Devon to the south and Gloucestershire and Bristol to the north. The local council has been concentrating heavily on regenerating many of the suburbs, as well as the town centre, in a bid to sustain the area as a key business hub for the South West.
The town is home to some 63,000 residents, with 81.6% being economically active. More than a third of staff in full-time or part-time employment are in managerial and senior positions, technical positions, or professional occupations. A number of important businesses have made Taunton their home, and therefore the local unemployment rates are some of the lowest in the country. The average annual salary is around £24,000, although graduate qualifications and specialised roles can attract wages of up to £52,000.
Key employers include the UKHO (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office), Debenhams, CANDAC, Viridor (waste collection and disposal services), Western Provident Association, Screwfix, European Care (residential care/assisted living), General Electric, Defra, Musgrove Park Hospital, and the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Enquiries to national and local recruitment agencies will often lead to employment opportunities within these companies.
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CM Sourcing, situated in Taunton, has been specialising in Hydrographic and Geophysical Survey since they were instituted in 2012. Disciplines they additionally manage, with the help of their team's combined experience of over 60 years, include Inspection & Reporting, Commercial Diving, Marine Crewing and Offshore Seismic, to which they connect with Geophysicists, Surveyors, Inspection Engineers, Dive Supervisors, Seamen, Navigators and the like.
Victoria House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3FA
Elite Staffing Solutions is a recruitment firm that works with businesses in Accounting & Finance, Health Care, and Insurance. They are based in Taunton, Somerset and provide services in the South West and throughout the UK.
Suite H & I, Victoria House, Victoria Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3FA
KME Specialist Recruitment Consultants Ltd, incorporated in 2016, supplies Sales personnel to a diverse client group across the UK and internationally. From its Exeter branch, the company selects candidates for various permanent roles, such as Business Development Managers and Sales Executives. They also provide Sales Audits, Consultancy, and Training services. The firm won Best Specialist Sales Recruitment Agency 2023 in Business Elite Awards.
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX
Driver Hire Nationwide matches candidates with Specialist Logistics businesses, focusing on Driver and other Transport Operations roles. With teams in more than 100 locations in the UK, they have assisted over 4,000 applicants in permanent and temporary jobs. They began in 1983 and have since gathered awards and certifications like Franchisor of the Year during the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, and ISO 9001.
County Chambers, Corporation Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4AJ
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Victoria House, Ground floor, Suite E7 & E6, Victoria Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3JA
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