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Jobs in Southampton, United Kingdom

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Southampton, United Kingdom Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (8% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+1 this week — 5 added vs 4 removed)

Southampton, United Kingdom job market overview (May 2026)

The Southampton, United Kingdom job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 26 active job postings tracked here, 8% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and sales engineer, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and sales engineer.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Southampton, United Kingdom job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Southampton, United Kingdom.

Top categories

  • Food Service2
  • Sales Engineer1
  • Director1
  • Support1
  • Chef1
  • Physician / Doctor1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing12
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Real Estate10
  • Healthcare3
  • Energy1
  • Education1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified21 · 81%
  • Contract3 · 12%
  • Part-time2 · 8%

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