St Helens jobs

At the heart of the industrial revolution, the Northwest has undertaken a complete renovation to enable it to move from the mining and wool hub it traditionally was to a contemporary serviced industry centre. Although some of the more historical sectors it is known for have gone from the area, the Northwest is still a crucial part of the economy within the United Kingdom when it comes to GDP output, but also relating to jobs, employment, and economic growth.

St Helens is one of a few areas in the Northwest that has moved with the times through forward thinking development plans to enable it to compete and be at the forefront when it comes to quality of life, attracting companies and providing St Helen with jobs.

The ‘Invest in St Helens’ initiative is a programme set up by a collaboration of private and public sectors to drive new business opportunities to the area, through both supporting the start of new businesses and the relocation of existing businesses. The project provides advice and guidance to businesses relating to office and building locations, grants, funding and financial assistance, and information on the costs, benefits, and rates with signposting St Helens business community and key stakeholders, as well as assisting with recruitment, training, and marketing. As well as general information on what it is like to live and work in St. Helens. This is a great support for businesses to help get them up and running, and for St Helen job seekers.

St Helens is the host for many businesses, big and small from micro local businesses to national and international brands. Phytobotanica, is a local St Helens firm, the pioneering UK essential oil farm, the all organic farm and research centre in the UK. It is also the first business nationally to create a new aromatherapy oil, using Monarda. ASP Packaging is one of the largest companies, and they provide packaging for some of the nation’s largest supermarkets.

And of course, there is Lancashire Tea. Founded in 2016 by two enterprising individuals, which now produces two thousand tea bags a minute. Lancashire Tea can now be found in all key retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco, Asda, and Booths. St Helens jobs are often to be found within Lancashire Tea, with the continued success of the tea and business.

Collectively, these businesses, and many others support St Helens in being one of the most buoyant economic regions in the Northwest and ensure a wide variety of job opportunities for those looking for jobs in St Helens.