Jobs Preston

Preston is becoming an important location in the North West of England.  In 2002, in the Queen’s Jubilee year, it was granted official city status, becoming the 50th city in England to do so.  This has raised Preston’s national and international profile and boosted its economy, making it an ideal destination for job seekers.

The city is about to benefit from an enormous regeneration project, with £1.8 million being invested into the city to improve traffic links, transform the retail industry and to create a new Central Business District.  All of these developments create job opportunities in every sector and will make it into a thriving, economic hub in the region.

Preston is already the principal service and retail centre in Lancashire and has a diverse range of retail outlets throughout the city.  The Friargate and Fishergate areas in particular are bustling centres of shops, restaurants and hotels that generate significant employment opportunities. Business investment in the city continues to flourish with Carphone Warehouse and Homeserve both starting up state-of-the-art communication centres.  James Hall & Co is also developing a regional distribution centre next to the M6.  The area is also home to BAE Systems which provides over 10,000 jobs in the aerospace industry.