Royal Tunbridge Wells is a spa town in west Kent with a population of around 51,000 at the 2021 census. It sits close to the boundary with East Sussex, about 30 miles south-east of central London. The local economy is weighted towards services, healthcare and retail rather than manufacturing.

Healthcare is one of the largest sources of work. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust runs Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and employs more than 8,000 staff across its hospital sites in the area. The insurer AXA Health has a long-standing office at Phillips House on Crescent Road in the town centre. Professional services are also significant: Thomson Snell & Passmore, one of the country's oldest law firms, and Cripps both have their main offices in the town, the latter at Number 22, Mount Ephraim.

Retail, warehousing and trade work are concentrated at North Farm, the main commercial estate on the northern edge of town off Longfield Road in TN2, beside the A21. The estate takes in several retail parks and industrial units, and Childrensalon, the online children's clothing retailer, runs its head office and warehouse from Decimus Park on Kingstanding Way within the same area. Commuting to London is feasible, with direct rail services to the capital. New vacancies across these sectors are listed on this page as they come in.

Jobs in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Multi Skills Lecturer

Maidstone, Kent
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
MULTI-SKILLS LECTURER - PRISON EDUCATION. HMP Maidstone. Academics are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skills Lecturer to join a prison education setting at HMP Maidstone on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate... Read more
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Grants and Reporting Officer (Part Time)

Sevenoaks
£22,155 per annum
Job Type: Part Time
Posted: 15-09-2026
Grant & Reporting Officer (£22,155 per annum, part-time, 9 months fixed term. Job Role. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Grants and Reporting Officer to join our Communities Team. This is a valuable opportunity to support residents thro... Read more
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Mobile Plant Engineer

Kent
£38,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Mobile Plant Engineer - Kent and Surrounding Areas| Up to £41,500 + Overtime + Van + Fuel Card. Join a renowned construction company as a Mobile Plant Engineer covering Aberdeen and surrounding areas. With a strong support structure, benefits, and competi... Read more
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Site Manager

Tonbridge
£220 per day
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 15-09-2026
Site Manager - Tonbridge. External Planned Maintenance - Social Housing. Up to £250 per day. Our Client, a leading nationwide construction contractor are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to join their planned work division on a temporary ... Read more
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Recruitment Assistant

Maidstone, Kent
£25,700 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
​Recruitment Resourcer. Location: Miadstone. Salary: ​£​25700 - £26400 + Bens. Job Type: Full-time. Join a successful, forward-thinking recruitment agency. We are a well-established, dynamic and forward-thinking recruitment agency, partnering with clients... Read more
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Groundworker

Maidstone, Kent
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
About The Role. We are seeking an experienced Groundworker, Wet Trade Operative, or Bricklayer to join our team delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services across Ministry of Defence (MOD) housing properties. Working across both occupied home... Read more
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Plumber Multi-Trade

Maidstone, Kent
£36,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
About The Role. We are seeking an experienced Plumber Multi-Trade Operative to undertake plumbing, maintenance and associated multi-trade works across assigned properties throughout London and Kent. You will be responsible for completing works safely, eff... Read more
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Service Engineer

Kent
£35,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Field Service Technician - Humidification Systems. Location: UK Wide / Field Based. Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Company Car + Package. I'm currently recruiting for a Field Service Technician to join a leading specialist in climate control and humidificati... Read more
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Electrician

Maidstone, Kent
£40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Job description. Social Housing Electrician. Area: Maidstone. Salary: £40,000- All electricians are earning over £60,000 with a bonus incentive. My client a leading nationwide contractor are currently seeking a number of electrical testers to come on boar... Read more
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Senior Health & Safety Manager

Kent
£65,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Senior Health & Safety Manager. Location: Kent. Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + £6,500 car allowance. Working pattern: Monday–Friday. Office: 3–4 days per week. Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a senior position where you can have... Read more
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Support Worker - Young people

Maidstone, Kent
£16 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
Posted: 15-09-2026
Role: Children's Contracts Support Worker. Contract Type: Temporary, Ongoing (Potential to Become Permanent. Pay: £16.00ph. Location: Kent (Community-Based / Multiple Locations. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm (40 Hours Per Week. Travel: Regular tra... Read more
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Vineyard Picker

ME20, Larkfield
£13 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Monday–Friday | 8am–4pm | Guaranteed Work. We're looking for reliable vineyard pickers to join our team with immediate starts available. This is a Monday to Friday role with guaranteed shifts, offering steady work for up to 6 months — ideal if you want co... Read more
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Warehouse Operative

East Grinstead, West Sussex
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Lloyd Recruitment Services is working with a well-established construction business in East Grinstead, who are looking to recruit a Warehouse Operative to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys being hand... Read more
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Senior Ecologist

Kent
£40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Senior Ecologist. £40,000 - £50,000. kent. Join a friendly and passionate ecological consultancy working across the South East, with projects covering protected species, habitat creation, restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain. They are looking for a Senio... Read more
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Ecologist

Kent
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Consultant Ecologist. £30,000 - £36,000. Kent. Benefits include. £30,000-£36,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working and flexible hours, including TOIL. 28 days' annual leave plus your birthday off. CIEEM membership fees and licence application/renewa... Read more
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Project Manager

Kent
£400 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 15-09-2026
Project Manager - MEICA / Electrical. Location: Kent. Contract: Outside IR35. Start Date: Immediate start. Working: Hybrid - Thursdays in the office. Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver multiple MEICA projects across Kent, ... Read more
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Operations Scheduler

Tunbridge Wells, Kent
£30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Scheduler. Location: Tunbridge Wells. Salary: £32,000 (DOE. Contract: Permanent, Full-time. Working Days: Monday to Friday. Lloyd Recruitment Services is pleased to be working with a growing business in Tunbridge Wells that is looking for an experienced S... Read more
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Care Assistant

Cranbrook
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 15-09-2026
Company Description.. Discover CCH.. At CCH Group, we're more than a care provider – we're a passionate community dedicated to driving the sector to new heights with a history of doing so. Founded in 2009, we've grown into the nation's largest care compan... Read more
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Project Quantity Surveyor

Maidstone, Kent
£400 per day
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 15-09-2026
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established main contractor on a long term basis, working on a 10 year framework of residential and government building refurbishment and new build. Typical projects w... Read more
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Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary)

Maidstone
£15 per hour
Job Type: Contract
Posted: 15-09-2026
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established client based in Maidstone who is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team on an ongoing temporary basis. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking f... Read more
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Frequently asked questions

Who are the biggest employers?

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is among the largest, running Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and employing more than 8,000 staff across its hospital sites in the area. Other major employers include the insurer AXA Health, with an office on Crescent Road, and the law firms Thomson Snell & Passmore and Cripps, both based in the town.

Good for commuting to London?

Yes. Southeastern runs direct trains from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing Cross, with the fastest services taking about 55 minutes and most calling at London Bridge. Some peak-time services also run to or from London Cannon Street.

Where are warehouse and retail jobs?

Most are at North Farm, the main commercial estate off Longfield Road in TN2, beside the A21. The area includes several retail parks and industrial units, along with Decimus Park on Kingstanding Way, where Childrensalon runs its head office and warehouse.