About
Berkshire County
Berkshire or Berks is in the South East of England. Sometimes this county is called the Royal County of Berkshire because of Windsor Castle and it boasts to be the biggest castle in the world that is used as a residence.
As far as jobs in Berkshire, they are representative in sector of most Home Counties. Many people commute to the City of London or work in the urban areas in the centre and east of the county.
Berkshire has many international companies headquarters, simply because if its position in relation to the Midlands, the south West and Heathrow.
There are claims that jobs in Berkshire is akin to “silicon Valley” because of the communications technology. Of course this is backed up by famous companies in Berkshire such as Vodaphone. Another significant manufacturering company is Walkers Crisps.
Specialists leisure jobs in Berkshire include the horse racing industry with many stables around the Lambourn Downs. There is also a thriving industry with many employed in the excavation and sale of aggregates due to the rich vein that is unique to the Thames and Kennet Valleys.
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