Jobs Bolton

Bolton, in the northwest of England, is a town in Greater Manchester, and in fact is only 10 miles away from Manchester itself.  Famous as a former mill town, Bolton was the centre of the textile industry for many years.  In the 19th century it was a boom town and by 1929 it had 216 cotton mills and numerous dying and bleaching works, making it one of the biggest centres of cotton spinning in the world.

Recent times have seen the decline of heavy industry and the introduction of more service-based employment. Call centres, data processing companies and IT companies have all chosen to make their home in Bolton, realising that it is not only ideally situated on the commuter belt but is well positioned to reclaim its position as an economic powerhouse in the UK.

Tourism plays an integral part in the growing economy, with the international airport at Manchester being ideally situated close to town. Local attractions such as the Bolton Steam Museum bring in people every day, as do the West Pennine Moors, which offer stunning natural beauty.

There are a number of major developments planned in Bolton, due to take place over the next ten years as the town expands and invests in modern innovations.  From retail streets to renovations of the Merchants Quarter, new employment opportunities will be quick to follow these developments, as well as the jobs involved in the developments themselves.