Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a market town of about 13,000 on the A511, near the Leicestershire / Derbyshire border. It's a small town with two outsized local employers — McVitie's (United Biscuits) and Pera Innovation Park — and beyond those, the usual mix of retail, care and small-business work in the high street and on the Ashby industrial estate.

McVitie's Ashby bakery on Wellington Parkway, off the A511, has been operating for decades and is the main employer in town across production, engineering and supply chain. Pera Innovation Park (out at Melton Road — same Pera as in Melton Mowbray, which causes constant confusion between the two locations) hosts R&D facilities and consultancy firms. United Biscuits' overall recruitment pipeline pulls from Ashby, Coalville, Swadlincote and Burton, so most production roles are open to candidates from any of those towns.

Distribution and food manufacturing fill most of the live listings, plus a healthy run of care work (Ashby has more retirement-age population than the county average). The A511 connects to the M1 at junction 22 and the M42 at junction 11 — both about 10-15 minutes from the town. Postcode: LE65 covers Ashby itself; LE67 for the Coalville-direction villages.

Jobs in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Warehouse Operative / Drivers Mate

Castle Donington
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 12-08-2026
Warehouse Operative / Drivers Mate. Pertemps are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives / Drivers Mates to join our client based in Castle Donington. In this role you will be required to go out with a driver and undertake 2 man home deliveries or work within... Read more

Transport Controller (Nights)

East Midlands
£32,268 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Job Advert. Transport Controller (Nights. East Midlands Gateway. £32,268.00 per annum, plus 12.5%-25% shift premiums, plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and fle... Read more

Repairs Supervisor

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
£42,047 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Repairs Supervisor. Salary up to £42,047. Burton Upon Trent. Permanent, Full Time. Are you an experienced repairs and maintenance professional with a passion for leading teams, delivering excellent customer service, and achieving high-quality results? If ... Read more

Finishing Manager

Nottingham
£230 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
Finishing Manager. Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Job Type: Contract, Full-Time. Salary: £230 - £240 per day. Primary Industry: Construction. We are looking for a Finishing Manager to join a new build student accommodation project i... Read more

Assistant Management Accountant

Swadlincote
£32,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Assistant Management Accountant. Salary up to £35,000. 1 - 2 days working from home. Full time, permanent. Study support. Opportunity to progress into a Management Accountant role. Main Responsibilities. The main responsibility will be to produce timely a... Read more

Accounting Technichian

Denby
£26,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
Accounting Technician. Accountancy Practice — Derbyshire£26,000Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with an established, friendly accountancy practice in Derbyshire is looking to hire an Accounting Technician to join their Small Business Team. T... Read more

HR Assistant / Administrator

Castle Donington
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
**** Part-time HR Administrator needed ****. Salary is £30-£35,000 per annum - Pro-rata for Part time. An on-site position with occasional work from home. 3 days per week required - onsite. We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator who have a degree ... Read more

Children's Senior Support Worker

Derby, Derbyshire
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to be part of a team for our children's home, supporting up to four young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is a unique chance to help... Read more

Tractor Operator

Coalville
£26 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 12-08-2026
TRACTOR DRIVER REQUIRED – LE67. Location: LE67. Start: ASAP. ⏳ 1 Month's Work. Experienced Tractor Driver required for site work. Blue CPCS Tractor Ticket required. Previous site experience preferred. Immediate availability. Call Emma on (phone number rem... Read more

Design Manager

Derby, Derbyshire
£65 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
I'm currently recruiting on behalf of my client, a regional tier1 main contractor specialising in major projects across the high rise residential and dfe sector a Design Manager in the Derby area. As Design Manager on this project, your responsibilities w... Read more

Stores Operative With Bendi Truck

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Not Specified
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
Job Title: Stores Operative With Bendi Truck. Location: Barton Under Needwood. Duration: 6 Months. Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am to 430pm, 8am -1pm Friday. Our engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood are recruiting for an experience Stores Operative fo... Read more

Tractor Operator

Coalville, Leicestershire
£24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 12-08-2026
Tractor Operator Required in Coalville. Our specialist Trades & Labour team are seeking Tractor Operator in Coalville, Leicestershire. Duties will include dust supression work. Tractor Operator require. Hold a CPCS or NPORS ticket. Have full PPE (Personal... Read more

Stores Operative With Flexi Licence

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Not Specified
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
Job Title: Stores Operative With Flexi Licence. Location: Barton Under Needwood. Duration: 6 Months. Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am to 430pm, 8am -1pm Friday. Our engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood are recruiting for an experienced Stores Operative... Read more

Hgv 1 Driver

DE65, Heathtop
£16 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 12-08-2026
HGV Class 1 Driver (LGV C+E) – Day, Night & Weekend Shifts Available. Location: Derbyshire (Foston area. Salary: £16.00 – £23.70 per hour (depending on shift. HGV Class 1 Driver Opportunity – Immediate Starts Available. We are a leading recruitment agency... Read more

Hgv Class 1 Driver

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
£17 per annum
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 12-08-2026
HGV Class 1 Driver Opportunity – Immediate Starts Available. ONGOING MONDAY - FRIDAY WORK. NO HANDBALLING. We are a leading family run recruitment agency working on behalf of a well-established and highly reputable logistics provider based in the Foston a... Read more

Stores Operative With FLT Licences

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Not Specified
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
Job Title: Stores Operative With FLT Licences. Location: Barton Under Needwood. Duration: 6 Months. Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am to 430pm, 8am -1pm Friday. Our engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood are recruiting for an experienced Stores Operative ... Read more

Registered Nurse

DE21 7SG
£21 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
What inspired you to become a nurse.. Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care.. Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession that's always evolving — working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams.. Whatever your rea... Read more

Acrylic Fabricator

LE3, Leicester Forest East
£24,784 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 12-08-2026
T&K Associates are currently recruiting for an Acrylic Fabricator for our client based in Leicester on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly team who offer excellent training. Acrylic Fabricator Job Benefits. £24,784... Read more

Electronics Technician

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Not Specified
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
Job Title: Electronics Technician. Location: Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire. Duration: 6 months. We are currently recruiting for an Electronics Technician for a 6-month temporary contract based in Barton-under-Needwood. The key aim of this role is t... Read more

Teacher of History based in Leicestershire

Leicestershire
£145 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 12-08-2026
History Teacher - Leicestershire. Location: Leicestershire. Daily Rate: £145 - £206 per day (dependent on experience. Start Date: Immediate / New Term. Contract: Short-Term Supply Booking. Bring History to Life in Leicestershire Classrooms. Clarence Recru... Read more

Frequently asked questions

What are the main employers in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

McVitie's (United Biscuits) operates a long-established bakery on Wellington Parkway off the A511, with production, engineering and supply-chain roles. Pera Innovation Park hosts R&D facilities and consultancy firms. Beyond those two, the town has the usual mix of retail and care work.

How close is Ashby to the motorway network?

The A511 connects to the M1 at junction 22 and the M42 at junction 11. Both junctions are about 10-15 minutes from the town. East Midlands Airport is also a short drive north.

Is there much rail access from Ashby?

No — Ashby's nearest mainline station is Burton-on-Trent (about 15 minutes by car), which has Cross Country and London Northwestern services. The town itself is car-commuter country.