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Living and Working in the East Midlands - Motor Trade Area Guide

14-05-2019
Job seeker advice

With such a rich and diverse Automotive industry spanning all corners of the UK, we recognise that many of our candidates are willing to relocate in order to secure their dream role. While this can seem daunting at first, we’ve put together an area guide covering the key regions to give you as much information as possible in order to make an informed decision.

The East Midlands as a Region makes up the eastern half of the middle band across England, including the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham and Rutland.

Whether you want to live in the bustling city or be surrounded by fields, the East Midlands has it all. The region is home to almost 5 million people and despite its size, typical commuting times are at the UK average. House prices also sit comfortably in the middle of the national average and the region enjoys excellent transport links with easy access to the M1, a comprehensive bus and tram system and travel by train from East Midlands Parkway to London taking less than an hour and a half.

The area is diverse, with plenty to do in your free time. For those who enjoy the great outdoors; Sherwood Forest and the Peak District are right on your doorstep, as well as the National Water sports Centre and a host of country parks. For sports fans, the area is home to numerous Football and Rugby clubs including the world's oldest football league club, Notts County and Premier League team Leicester City. There's also ice hockey, and world class cricket at Trent Bridge. There is a lively arts scene across the region, with theatre and music thriving in all of the local cities. Nottingham is a UNESCO City of Literature. The National Space Centre is also just a stone’s throw away.

The area plays home to numerous motor trade businesses from large PLC dealer groups to smaller family run automotive businesses. Major manufacturers in the East Midlands include: BorgWarner Turbo Systems, Optare and Toyota Motor Manufacturing. The job market in the region is highly competitive with motor trade job vacancies closing fast and with large pockets of areas having single dealer group dominance. This said Perfect Placement has Area Specialists on hand to guide candidates looking for roles in this vibrant area. We recruit across all disciplines of the motor trade in this area for new and used car dealerships, commercial vehicle dealerships, bodyshops and motor vehicle accident repair centres and also agricultural dealers as well a whole host of other automotive businesses. Find out what makes Perfect Placement different to other agencies by letting us assist you with your search for your next Automotive role.