10 Top Companies To Work For In Kent

The county of Kent is no slouch when it comes to contributing to the UK economy. The last available regional GVA from 2003 shows that the region has a GVA of over £18 billion, far more than the majority of UK cities for instance, despite the fact that the county's population is just 1.7 million. Tourism of course plays a big role but there are also a number of up and coming companies who are adding to the Kent economy.

10: MTS Cleansing Services

This is a company which is dedicated to keeping Kent beautiful by collecting waste and recycling material that can be reused. MTS has more than 200 vehicles working in in the southern part of Kent and there are six depots which supply a number of services to the Water Utility industry. The company's growth rate is over 100% in the last few years which shows just how important the environment is in modern British eyes.

9: Alltask Ltd

This company began life as a scaffolding company but has expanded and now provides a number of building services such as thermal insulation, civil engineering and bricklaying. The business has grown by 90% in the last few years and this increase in trade has certainly been helped by the E.ON CHP Contractor of the Year award they received in 2009.

8: Wozair Ltd

This company is located in the Medway region of Kent and deals in HVAC units. The company has more than 20 years' experience and is known for having a fantastic reputation when it comes to designing and supplying High Integrity HVAC equipment which is distributed to various industries with companies in the fields of Nuclear power, gas power and marine companies all benefiting from Wozair's knowledge.

7: Bower Contracting Limited

Bower are another recent success story and are also one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Kent. They are involved in construction and civil engineering with the company incorporated in 2003. Their registered office can be found in Rainham.

6: 1st Choice Joinery

This is an ideal company for someone who is interested in using their creative talents. This joinery is located in Tonbridge and is known for its sterling work on building construction and public works programs. If you feel like your talents are going to waste, perhaps 1st Choice Joinery can help you re-discover your passion for creation.

5: 21st Century Logistics

This is one of the many companies located in the Eurolink Commercial Park in Sittingbourne. The company deals in the road transport sector and offers candidates a chance at a long lasting and enjoyable career.

4: Abbott Laboratories

This is a huge pharmaceutical company which has its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois but has operations worldwide including a branch in Kent. It hires a total of 90,000 employees and is known for developing the world's first HIV blood screening test in 1985. The company has been in existence since 1888 and currently has an annual revenue of over $30 billion.

3: BAE Systems

This enormous company is a multinational defence, aerospace and security company that is located in London but also have a branch in nearby Kent. It was formed in 1999 when Marconi Electronic Systems merged with British Aerospace in a merger which was worth approximately £7.7 billion. The company has more than 107,000 employees working worldwide and generates an annual revenue of over £22 billion.

2: P&O Ferries

This is a private transport company that operates ferries from the UK to Ireland and a number of countries in Europe. Its headquarters are in Dover with its ferry to Calais in France one of the most frequently travelled routes. Although the existing incarnation of the company was formed in 2002, P&O have been operating ferries in Dover since the 1960s.

1: Saga Group

This is a financial services and travel company that has its headquarters in Folkestone. It was founded in 1959 and is known for the financial help it provides to people over the age of 50. The company has almost three million customers in the UK and staff satisfaction is always high as they understand that the advice they give to senior citizens in particular will help give them a better standard of life in their twilight years.

Kent covers a huge area and its many towns offer a range of employment opportunities for anyone who wishes to live and work in the county.