First created in 1967 to alleviate the housing crisis in London, the town of Milton Keynes is now a thriving destination for many industries. In particular the Automotive sector and associated businesses has thrived here. It is also the home of Bletchley Park, the top secret location for the world war two codebreakers.
Located in the county of Buckinghamshire, and just 50km NW from London, it is also equidistant from Cambridge, Oxford, Leicester and Birmingham, so is perfect for commuters to many areas in the region.
Milton Keynes features a great mix of open countryside, lakes and canals, as well as shopping facilities and abundant housing, so it is easy to see why it has become such a popular destination and enjoyed economic growth.
Transport
As Milton Keynes occupies a central position, it is commutable from a variety of locations including Milton Keynes’ close surrounding areas, Newport Pagnell, Buckingham and Aylesbury. It is located close to the M1 motorway which connects it to London and the south, and to multiple locations in the north of England. It is one of the key locations for the proposed ‘Oxford to Cambridge Expressway’ due to its key importance as one of the most significant growth areas in the UK.
Frequent high-speed rail services run to London from Milton Keynes Central station and the express service takes just over 30 minutes. Via the rail network, connections to Scotland, Wales and North West and the Midlands are readily available. Its favourable transport links make Milton Keynes a key destination for many major companies and industries.
Companies based in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is one of the UK’s most successful locations in terms of economic growth. It has attracted many national and international companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Domino’s Pizza, Santander UK, Argos and Network Rail. As well as established brands, many start-ups in technology, digital and science are choosing to establish themselves in Milton Keynes, thanks to its central location in the East of England.
Recruitment in Milton Keynes
Placed in the heart of the ‘Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford arc’, which is fast becoming the UK’s equivalent to Silicon Valley, Milton Keynes will benefit hugely from these developments in tech and their associated industries (software, scientific research, engineering).
Recruitment for Business Development and Technical Sales roles in the region are set to soar, as is demand for more specialist roles in areas such as Inside Sales & Customer Success. Using our local recruitment knowledge, proactive and agile methods, we identify top tier candidates who are rarely in the market long – matching them to our clients, helping them stay one step ahead of their competitors.