Loughborough is a market town of around 60,000 in north Leicestershire, dominated by Loughborough University and the engineering and sport-science cluster the university has built up around it. Live vacancies skew towards lab, R&D and university-adjacent roles, plus the usual retail and care work.

The biggest single employer is the university itself — academic, technical, professional services, plus a steady churn of part-time and term-time work for students. Beyond the campus: 3M Healthcare on Charnwood Road, AstraZeneca's Charnwood R&D site, Brush Electrical Machines (transformers and rotating machines), BAE Systems' Submarines facility, and a fair scattering of engineering SMEs that have spun out of the university's incubator. Sport science is its own micro-cluster — British Triathlon, Sport England's Loughborough campus and a handful of sports-tech start-ups all sit on or near the university grounds.

Transport: Loughborough station is on the Midland Main Line — London St Pancras in 75 minutes, Nottingham 20, Leicester 12. East Midlands Airport (parts of which sit in Castle Donington, just up the A6) is a major employer for ground handling, logistics and DHL distribution. Postcodes: LE11 is the town proper; LE12 covers the Charnwood villages south and east.

Jobs in Loughborough

Gopuff Delivery Drivers or Riders

NG7 2TA
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-09-2026
Earn what you want, when you want.. Become a Gopuff Delivery Partner and take control of your schedule. Deliver with your own vehicle, on your own time – and get paid weekly.. Whether you're new to delivery or an experienced courier, you're welcome at Gop... Read more
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Field Service/Commissioning Engineer (Pallet Shuttles)

Leicester
£40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-09-2026
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of pallet shuttle systems seeking a field service/commissioning engineer to work with clients across the UK. With a great benefits package and earning potential through overtime, ... Read more
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Field Service Engineer (Rotating / Electrical Equipment)

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-09-2026
Field Service Engineer (Rotating / Electrical Equipment. Competitive Salary + Van + Profit Share Bonus + 5% Pension. Melton Mowbray. Are you a Service Engineer with experience working on rotating equipment looking to join a rapdily expanding company, offe... Read more
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Sales Performance Manager

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£50,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-09-2026
Job Title: Sales Performance Manager – OEM Car Manufacturer. Location: Covering Dealerships in the East Midlands region. Salary: Circa £50,000 basic salary + Up to £1,800 month bonus and 15% annual bonus – OTE Circa £75,000 + tax efficient company car. Ou... Read more
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Traffic Marshall

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£17 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-09-2026
Traffic Marshalls / Vehicle Banksmen needed on Construction sites in the Nottingham area. Must hold CSCS along with Traffic Marshall or Vehicle Banksman qualification along with relevant on-site experience. Traffic Marshall or Vehicle Banksman. £16.50 to ... Read more
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Civil Design Engineer

Leicester, Leicestershire
£40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-09-2026
Civil Design Engineer. Leicester. £40k-£50k plus benefits. We are working with a Leicester company who are looking to expand the team by recruiting a Civil Engineer. They need a multi-disciplined individual able to undertake design work and coordinate wit... Read more
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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Nottingham
£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nottingham. Location: Nottingham. Job Type: Permanent, Full-time. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience. A leading M&E consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing Nottingham ... Read more
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Area Sales Manager

Leicester, Leicestershire
£55,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Area Sales Manager - Midlands. Midlands - Field Based. £55,000-£45,000 including bonus. We're recruiting an Area Sales Manager for an established plumbing and heating merchant with a major branch network across the Midlands. This is a field-based sales ro... Read more
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Tax Advisor

Leicester, Leicestershire
£50,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
We are hiring a key, new Tax Advisory job role, available at anywhere from Tax Senior to Manager, up to Tax Senior Manager or Director level, for a leading organisation commutable from Leicester, most parts of the East Midlands and wider Midlands region, ... Read more
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Maintenance Engineer

Leicester, Leicestershire
£55,028 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Maintenance Engineer. Salary - £53425. Shift Pattern - Days and Nights, 12 Hours. Location - Leicester. We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-renowned FMCG manufacturer in Leicester. You'll be responsible for ensuring minimal downtime acros... Read more
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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£46,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
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Audit and Accounts Manager

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£52,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
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CNC Turning Programmer

Leicester
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
CNC Turner Programmer / Setter / Operator. Leicester. Immediate Start. Permanent Opportunity. Are you an experienced and skilled CNC precision machinist used to producing high quality parts from various materials. Are you thinking about looking at a new o... Read more
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Admin & Social Media Coordinator

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 25-09-2026
We are looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Admin & Social Media Coordinator to join our client who are a growing business based in Calverton who have a busy calendar of events and activities. This is a temporary to permanent vacancy with ... Read more
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CNC Milling Programmer

Leicester
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
CNC Miller Programmer / Setter / Operator. Leicester. Immediate Start. Permanent Opportunity. Are you an experienced and skilled CNC precision machinist used to producing high quality parts from various materials. Are you thinking about looking at a new o... Read more
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Customer Service Coordinator

Coalville, Leicestershire
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 25-09-2026
Customer Service Coordinator - Temp to Perm. Coalville | Office-based | Full-time 40 hours/week | £13.00 per hour. Temp to perm after 12 weeks. We're looking for a confident, organised Customer Service Coordinator to proactively contact customers ahead of... Read more
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Night Shift Warehouse Operative

DE7, New Stanton
£13 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 25-09-2026
Job Description. We are currently recruiting Night Warehouse Operatives on behalf of a well-established logistics and delivery company. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable and hardworking individuals to join a busy warehouse operation, supportin... Read more
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Graduate Acoustic Consultant

Leicester, Leicestershire
£28,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Graduate Acoustic Consultant. Leicester. £28,000 - £30,000 per annum. My client, a well-established specialist acoustic consultancy operating within the built environment sector, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Acoustic Consultant to join... Read more
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Auto-Electrician / Vehicle Technician (Regional Patch)

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£33,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
Auto-Electrician / Vehicle Technician (Regional Patch. £33,000 - £35,000 (OTE £50,000+) + Progression + Training + Door-to-Door pay + Unlimited Overtime + Company Vehicle + Company Benefits. Nottingham, Field Based. Are you an Auto-Electrician / Vehicle T... Read more
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Senior Accountant AND Semi-Senior Accountant

Derby, Derbyshire
£28,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 25-09-2026
A long standing accountancy practice is looking to recruit both a Senior Accountant and Semi-Senior Accountant to join its team based in Derby. Working with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, the firm offers a broad range of accounting and ta... Read more
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Frequently asked questions

What's the main employer in Loughborough?

Loughborough University is the single biggest employer, both for academic posts and a continuous churn of part-time and term-time work tied to the campus. Other major employers include 3M Healthcare on Charnwood Road, AstraZeneca's Charnwood R&D site, and Brush Electrical Machines.

Is Loughborough good for commuting?

Yes — Loughborough station is on the Midland Main Line. Trains to London St Pancras take 75 minutes, Nottingham 20 minutes, and Leicester 12 minutes. East Midlands Airport is a short drive up the A6 and a major local employer for ground handling and DHL distribution.

What postcode is Loughborough?

LE11 covers Loughborough itself. LE12 covers the surrounding Charnwood villages to the south and east, including Quorn, Mountsorrel and Sileby.