Derby Job Vacancies

Catering and hospitality is a key source of jobs. The city has a thriving nightlife, with pubs, bars and restaurants clustered around the Friar Gate. Hospitality sector jobs can also be found at major hotels, such as the Hilton and the Stuart.

The many educational facilities include two academies and several private schools, all of which have plenty of opportunities for careers in teaching and related areas. The University of Derby is also a major local employer, while there is also a branch of Nottingham University medical school, located at Royal Derby Hospital.

Anyone seeking employment in retail should take a stroll around the three main shopping areas, the Cathedral Quarter, St Peter's Quarter and the enormous Westfield Shopping Centre. All the major high street chains are here and it helps if you know British Sign Language as Derby has a large number of deaf residents.

Several companies provide environmental testing services and health and safety advice. One of the biggest is Scientifics Ltd, which provides local jobs in everything related with environmental consultancy and emissions monitoring.

Two of the most important employers are Rolls Royce and Toyota. A range of jobs in aero-engineering is provided by the large Rolls Royce plant, which manufactures and tests aircraft engines. The Toyota factory employs many local people on its car production lines.