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

Partnerships Development Manager

Leicester, City of Leicester
£32,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Partnerships Development Manager. Leicester, with hybrid working available after probation. C£32,000 p.a. depending on experience, plus £3K car allowance & uncapped bonus. Would you like to take ownership of high-value commercial partnerships within a dyn... Read more
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Business Development Manager

Leicester, City of Leicester
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Business Development Manager. Leicester, with hybrid working available after probation. C£35,000p.a. depending on experience, plus £3K car allowance & uncapped bonus. Would you like to play a key role in the growth of women's sport, driving impactful comm... Read more
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Client Growth Manager

Leicester, City of Leicester
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Client Growth Manager. Leicester. £35,000-£40,000 + car allowance & benefits. Do you enjoy winning new business while also building long-term client relationships. Are you motivated by growing accounts and identifying new revenue opportunities. Looking fo... Read more
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Fire & Security Systems Engineer - Midlands

Nottinghamshire
£240 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 13-05-2026
Fire & Security Systems Engineer East Midland. Rate: From £260 per day + Overtime. Contract: 6 Month Rolling Contract. Weekly Pay | Door-to-Door Pay | Outside IR35. V7 are looking for experienced Fire & Security Systems Engineers on behalf of a leading sp... Read more
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General Foreman

Leicester
£450 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 13-05-2026
Foreman required on a major, high profile waste water treatment project. To be considered, you must have a minimum of 5 years' experience of in a Foreman role. You will be expected to motivate the Gangs on site, ensuring the work is done efficiently, safe... Read more
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Electrical & Controls Technician

Quorndon, England
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Melton Mowbray. 💷 £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. At Melton, we're at th... Read more
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Electrical Controls Technician

Quorndon, England
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Melton Mowbray. 💷 £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. At Melton, we're at th... Read more
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Controls and Electrical Technician

Barrow upon Soar, England
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Melton Mowbray. 💷 £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. At Melton, we're at th... Read more
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Electrical Technician

Barrow upon Soar, England
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Melton Mowbray. 💷 £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. At Melton, we're at th... Read more
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Electrician Technician

Quorndon, England
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Melton Mowbray. 💷 £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. At Melton, we're at th... Read more
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Automation Technician

Quorndon, England
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Melton Mowbray. 💷 £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. At Melton, we're at th... Read more
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Electrical and Controls Technician

Quorndon, England
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Melton Mowbray. 💷 £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. At Melton, we're at th... Read more
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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Quorndon, England
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Job Description.. 📍 Melton Mowbray. 💷 £54,700- £59,100 (including shift allowances, DOE. 🎁 + £5,000 Welcome bonus, 8% Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits.. 🕗 Shift pattern 12 Hrs - 7-7, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.. 🌟 Why Join Us.. At Melton, we're at th... Read more
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Clinical Assessor

Leicester, City of Leicester
£39,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Clinical Assessor. £39,500 + bonus. Take control of your time with hybrid working and a Monday to Friday schedule. You'll enjoy a better work-life balance with no shift patterns, allowing you to plan your life around your work. With a professional setting... Read more
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Functional Specialist

Leicester, City of Leicester
£39,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Specialist. We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role ... Read more
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Assessment Nurse

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£39,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Specialist. We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role ... Read more
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Metrology Engineer

LE8, Blaby
£36,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
Due to continued growth, investment and expansion, a leading manufacturer of complex engineered components to the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and Energy Sectors has a new vacancy for Metrology Engineer to join the team. The Role. Develop, maintain, and... Read more
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Occupational Health Nurse

LE2, Aylestone
£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
A leading manufacturer of industrial equipment has a new vacancy for an Occupational Health Nurse to join its UK site. Applicants are sought who have experience working in an industrial sector (distribution, manufacturing, engineering, construction) and c... Read more
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Administrator - Hybrid - Wigston

Leicester, Leicestershire
£27,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
🏡 Administrator - Hybrid Working after 6 month probation - Wigston. 📍 Location: LE18. 💼 Full-Time | Permanent. 🚀 Excellent Career Progression. 👥 Small, Supportive Team Environment. Are you a detail-oriented individual with experience in mortgage administr... Read more
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Steel Fitter / Steel Erector

Leicester, City of Leicester
Negotiable
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 13-05-2026
GBR Recruitment Ltd are working in exclusive partnership with a steel manufacturing & installation company, recruiting for a Steel Fitter / Steel Erector to join their onsite installation team. There is no fabrication or welding tasks with this role as th... 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.