Looking for a job in Southampton?

Southampton is also the main terminal for ferries and cruise ships in the United Kingdom. Some of the major cruise companies such as P&O have offices in the city as well as it being the base for staff on board the ships. This is a major source of jobs in the city both on the dry land, and on cruise liners sailing the world. The hospitality industry is also a thriving one in Southampton providing jobs at hotels, bars and restaurants both for the many cruise travellers and staff that frequent the dock areas.

With good transport links both via road and rail, a close proximity to Cardiff airport and a large population, there is a thriving job market in this South Wales city. There are several major companies based in or near Southampton such as IBM who regularly post vacancies. There are also many jobs available in the public sector including many teaching positions both in schools and at the University. There are also frequent vacancies in the administration sector and at council offices.

A good starting point for a job search is the usual High Street recruitment agencies such as Adecco, Reed and Manpower. They usually require an initial consultation possibly with a typing test before adding you to their register. You can browse their websites to search for any vacancies in your chosen field as well as upload a CV.

The local paper is also a brilliant source of job listings as are shop windows for those looking for lighter or part time work.