Jobs in Gillingham

Gillingham is the largest town in the Medway unitary authority in Kent, forming part of the Medway conurbation alongside Chatham, Rochester and Strathood. Key employment sectors include defence, engineering, healthcare, education and logistics, with the Universities at Medway campus, Medway Maritime Hospital and businesses at the Rochester Airfield technology park among major employers. Gillingham has direct rail services to London St Pancras via HS1 in under 40 minutes, making it a practical London commuter base. The M2 and A2 provide fast road connections to the M25 and the Channel Tunnel. The cost of living is considerably lower than in London, with affordable housing attracting families and professionals seeking value in the South East.