Peterborough is one of the UK's fastest-growing cities and a major centre for logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and public sector employment in Cambridgeshire. With a population of over 210,000 and excellent rail connections to London, the Midlands and the North, Peterborough offers a wide range of employment opportunities in a rapidly expanding urban economy. This guide covers the Peterborough job market, the key employers recruiting in the city and how to find live job vacancies in Peterborough today.
The Peterborough Job Market
Peterborough's economy has grown strongly in recent decades driven by its excellent location at the intersection of major road and rail routes, making it a natural logistics and distribution hub. The city is home to a significant warehousing and fulfilment sector, with a number of major retailers and logistics companies operating large distribution centres in and around the city. Peterborough is also home to major manufacturing operations including Perkins Engines and a number of engineering and construction businesses.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust serves the Peterborough and Stamford area and is a major healthcare employer in the city. Peterborough City Council is a significant public sector employer. The retail sector, centred on the Queensgate shopping centre, is one of the most significant in the East of England. Peterborough's strong transport links to London — with fast trains taking under an hour — make it attractive to both commuters and businesses.
Key Sectors for Jobs in Peterborough
The strongest sectors for job vacancies in Peterborough include logistics and warehousing, manufacturing and engineering, healthcare, retail and hospitality, public sector, construction, agriculture and food processing reflecting the surrounding Fens economy, and technology.
Major Employers Hiring in Peterborough
Major employers currently recruiting in Peterborough include North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough City Council, Perkins Engines, Amazon, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Royal Mail, DHL, Tesco, Marks and Spencer and a wide range of logistics, manufacturing and distribution businesses.
Search for Jobs in Peterborough
Search live job vacancies in Peterborough across all sectors and salary ranges. CV-Library lists full time, part time, temporary and permanent roles from employers across the city and Cambridgeshire.
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Jobcentre Plus in Peterborough
Your local Jobcentre Plus office can provide free support with your job search, CV writing, interview preparation and benefit claims. Visit our Peterborough Jobcentre Plus page for address, telephone numbers and opening hours.
