Local employment opportunities
Amazon
Amazon moved into the Ashfield district in 2020, and have a fulfilment centre at Summit Park in Sutton in Ashfield. Amazon are regularly advertising their vacancies (including engineering, real estate, warehouse/distribution, HR and, IT) through their website.
- website: Amazon jobs
- telephone: 0333 043387
Ashfield District Council
Our jobs website is regularly updated with new vacancies and other opportunities, so register to receive details of new vacancies and updates.
- website: Mansfield and Ashfield Jobs
- link: Jobs and Careers page
Civil Service jobs
The Civil Service delivers public services and supports the government of the day to develop and implement its policies.
The work civil servants do touches all aspects of life in the UK, from education and the environment, to transport and defence. Civil Service departments that are recruiting on a regular basis include:
- Department for Education (DfE)
- Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
- Home Office
See below the current vacancies in the Civil Service and there is an option to search by department:
- website: Civil Service jobs- GOV.UK
Heroux-Devtek UK Ltd
Heroux-Devtek is an international company specializing in the design, development, manufacture, and repair and overhaul of landing gear, actuation systems and components for the Aerospace market.
Heroux-Devtek is the third-largest manufacturer of landing gear in the world. They employ approximately 1,960 people in North America and Europe, all of whom are proud to work in a highly technological environment that is both stimulating and people-oriented.
There is a delivery site in Kirkby in Ashfield and they are regularly looking for local talent to join their organisation. Job titles including CNC Machinists, Assembly, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Programme Managing.
- website: Careers - Heroux-Devtek
ITP Aero UK Ltd
Nearly 2 years since it became ITP Aero UK, the site in Hucknall has seen year-on-year headcount growth. The number of permanent employees has grown by 63 since the beginning of 2022.
In January 2022 there were 659 permanent employees working in ITP Aero UK. There are now 722 employees, working in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and support roles. The site in Hucknall has been continually growing since the business became ITP Aero UK in May 2021, after historically being a Rolls Royce site.
ITP Aero UK will be launching their Apprenticeship Scheme, offering opportunities for post-16 practical apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships. This follows an intake of new apprentices in 2022. They are committed to continuing this trend in the future, bringing in young new talent, to complement the experienced and skilled existing teams.
ITP Aero continue to grow and you can see the local job opportunities here:
- website: ITP Aero contact form
- website: ITP Aero UK
NHS - Sherwood Forest Hospitals
National Health Service (NHS) are regularly advertising vacancies through their website; including opportunities at King's Mill Hospital. This includes roles in: administration, nursing and midwifery, allied health professionals, medical and dental, healthcare science services, and NHS support services.
- website: NHS Sherwood Forest Hospitals
- email: e.communications@sfh-tr.nhs.uk
SureScreen Diagnostics
SureScreen Diagnostics are a leading manufacture of medicinal products (including COVID-19 testing kits). The Derby based company are expanding and have recently set up a new delivery site at Sherwood Business Park in Annesley, Nottinghamshire. They are regularly recruiting for positions, including roles in warehousing and assembly.
- email: info@surescreen.com
- website: SureScreen Diagnostics Ltd
- website: Recruitment agency used - Encore Personnel
Van Elle Ltd
It is projected that the construction sector will grow by 3.2% over the next year (2023) and 19,350 extra workers will be required by 2026 in the East Midlands region. Van Elle Ltd are a large construction business based in Kirkby in Ashfield and are regularly advertising vacancies on their website. Roles include: piling, engineering, plater/welder, and production operatives.
- email: info@van-elle.co.uk
- website: Van Elle Ltd
- Training Centre website: Van Elle Construction Training
Whitemeadow Furniture Ltd
Whitemeadow Furniture Ltd are the largest independent upholstery manufacture, with their head office at Calladine Business Park in Sutton in Ashfield. The Whitemeadow story began in the early 1990’s and whilst their footprint has grown considerably, they are particularly proud that all of their products remain hand crafted in their workshops at a great central location at junction 28 of the M1.
They currently employ over 650 staff over 4 sites, all within a 2 mile radius which total over 350,000 sq.ft of manufacturing space.
- website: Whitemeadow Furniture Ltd
- email: enquiries@whitemeadow.com
Last updated: 13 November 2023