Bolton Job

Bolton is a large town located in the northwest of England, in Lancashire.  It has a population of approximately 260,000 and includes the townships of Bolton, Kearsley, Horwich, Farnworth, Westhoughton, Little Lever, South Turton and Blackrod , all of which have their own interesting character, history and identity. The town is only 10 miles northwest of Manchester and is situated close to the West Pennine Moors. 

Bolton used to be known as an industrial manufacturing town and the skyline was dotted with chimneys belching out smoke.  Bolton was the heart of the textile industry in the UK, and was also involved in coal mining, bleaching, tanning and engineering foundries. Nowadays most of the heavy industry has gone and it is instead the home to a many service-based industries such as call centres and data processing centres.  Hi tech electronics and IT companies are also increasingly making their home in the region.

Bolton is also home to parts of the Aerospace industry which produce military missiles and navigation systems. The British Aerospace factories are based in Lostock, Wingates and Farnworth.  Although the factories have been downsized over the past few years, they still provide employment for a good number of people.

Bolton is served well by both national and local road networks. This means that it is an excellent commuter town.  It is also on the route of the National Express Coach network and has numerous railway stations.