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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CMSourcing, launched in 2012, focuses on bringing staffing services to the Geophysical and Hydrographic Survey markets. Hiring for contract jobs, they also work within Commercial Diving, Inspection & Reporting, Marine, and Seismic disciplines across the UK and abroad. The company typically recruits the likes of Data Processors, Geophysical Engineers, Geophysicists, Party Chiefs, Reports Coordinators, and Surveyors from its Boston and Taunton headquarters.
Victoria House, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3FA
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
Perfect Candidate has experience in meeting the staffing needs of a number of markets nationwide, such as Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Motorsport, and Transportation. The privately-owned agency hires professionals for c-suite and executive assignments. They also cater to various fields, including Distribution & Manufacturing, Finance, Operations & Logistics, Procurement & Purchasing, and Sales & Business Development.
Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX
Jobseekers Recruitment seeks individuals throughout the Somerset area for permanent, temporary, contract and executive Office and Commercial opportunities in Accountancy, Legal, Manufacturing, IT, HR and more. They take pride in being an experienced recruitment firm, opening their doors in 1972, and having a team with a combined experience of over 100 years. They are located in Taunton and were a finalist in the 2019 Taunton Deane Business Awards.
12-14 The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4EB
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
Rapid Healthcare is a Health and Social Care recruitment agency for the Somerset area. Based in Taunton, they partner with local businesses to fill Nursing, Care Assistant, and Support Work vacancies. All applicants go through a minimum of 20 assessment checks before being put forward for a role. They offer 24-hour availability.
59 Northfield Court, Pollards Way, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1AD
+ 2 other offices
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
+ 108 other offices
Established in 2005, Sphere Solutions is a specialist Construction agency. They cover Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Rail, Housing, Mechanical and Electrical. They recruit across Wales and South of England from their offices in Cardiff, Swansea, Bristol, Southampton, Plymouth, and Cornwall.
Victoria House, Ground floor, Suite E7 & E6, Victoria Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3JA
+ 6 other offices
Founded in 1991, The Best Connection is a staffing and recruiting business that provides temporary and flexible workforce solutions to the Industrial, Driving, Warehouse & Distribution, and Retail sectors. The company is accredited with ISO 9001:2008 and is a member of the REC.
Chiltern House, 15-17 Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DH
+ 83 other offices
Office Angels has been providing Office personnel for a broad range of temporary and permanent roles, including Administrators, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, PAs, and Secretaries, since its establishment in 1986. The talent firm caters to a diverse client group in various sectors, such as Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales & Retail. With teams based across 60 locations, they operate nationwide.
Aintree House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX
+ 20 other offices