Huddersfield is one of West Yorkshire's most important towns and a major centre for manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail and logistics in the Kirklees metropolitan borough. With a population of over 160,000 and strong links to the broader West Yorkshire economy, Huddersfield offers a wide range of employment opportunities across traditional and emerging sectors. This guide covers the Huddersfield job market, the key employers recruiting in the area and how to find live job vacancies in Huddersfield today.
The Huddersfield Job Market
Huddersfield has a proud industrial heritage rooted in textile manufacturing and engineering, and while those traditional industries have declined, the town continues to have a strong advanced manufacturing and engineering sector. The town is home to a growing technology and digital sector, supported by the University of Huddersfield which has a strong reputation for engineering, computing and applied sciences. Huddersfield is well connected to both Leeds and Manchester by road and rail, making it attractive for businesses serving both cities.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a major healthcare employer in the area. Kirklees Council is a significant public sector employer. The retail sector, centred on the Kingsgate Shopping Centre, serves a wide catchment area across Kirklees. The logistics sector benefits from Huddersfield's central location in West Yorkshire with good motorway access to the M62.
Key Sectors for Jobs in Huddersfield
The strongest sectors for job vacancies in Huddersfield include manufacturing and engineering, healthcare, public sector, retail and hospitality, logistics and distribution, education and research through the University of Huddersfield, technology and digital, and financial services.
Major Employers Hiring in Huddersfield
Major employers currently recruiting in Huddersfield include Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Kirklees Council, the University of Huddersfield, Cummins, Syngenta, Amazon, Royal Mail, Tesco and a wide range of manufacturing, engineering and logistics businesses across the Kirklees area.
Search for Jobs in Huddersfield
Search live job vacancies in Huddersfield across all sectors and salary ranges. CV-Library lists full time, part time, temporary and permanent roles from employers across the town and West Yorkshire.
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Jobcentre Plus in Huddersfield
Your local Jobcentre Plus office can provide free support with your job search, CV writing, interview preparation and benefit claims. Visit our Huddersfield Crown House Jobcentre Plus page for address, telephone numbers and opening hours.
