West Suffolk

Jobs in West Suffolk

Established in 1889, West Suffolk was an English administrative county until it was combined with East Suffolk in 1974 as part of the Local Government Act 1972.

Although it's no longer an official county, the various settlements in what was once West Suffolk still offer plenty of options for job seekers looking for positions. Indeed, just some of the towns and villages include Bury St Edmunds - the former county town of West Suffolk - Sudbury, Newmarket, Haverhill and Mildenhall.

Historically, West Suffolk was known for producing cloth and during the Middle Ages, there was a thriving cloth trade in the region.

Brewing and malting have long been important industries for the region, while sugar beet processing has also given a boost to the local economy.

Greene King - the UK's largest British-owned brewery - was established in West Suffolk in 1799, while smaller names include the Old Cannon Brewery and Bartrums Brewery.

British Sugar was established in 1936 and it has been processing sugar beet for the Silver Spoon brand at a factory in Bury St Edmunds since 1925.

Other notable businesses include chocolate company Hadleigh Maid, biotech firm Genzyme and International Flavors and Fragrances.

Cast UK - helping you search for new positions

It doesn't matter if you're seeking to advance your career, learn new skills or take on different responsibilities, if you're seeking vacancies in West Suffolk, get in touch with Cast UK today.

Our team has been working in the fields of procurement, logistics and supply chain recruitment for many years and we understand what it takes to be successful in each position.

We work closely with clients and candidates to find the right talent for every role and we can provide you with valuable advice to help you secure a new role that suits your qualifications and objectives.

To find out more about how Cast UK can help you find and recruit candidates within West Suffolk or source a new job in West Suffolk then contact one of our consultant team on 0333 121 3345.

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