Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide's head office is in Swindon, making it the town's biggest private sector employer. It employs thousands locally in finance, technology, customer service, and support. Vacancies are advertised on the Nationwide careers site.
Great Western Hospital (GWH)
The NHS trust running Great Western Hospital is a major employer. Roles span clinical (nursing, doctors, allied health) and non-clinical (admin, facilities, IT). See NHS Jobs and the GWH careers pages.
Swindon Borough Council
The council employs staff in education, social care, planning, highways, waste, and many other services. Jobs are listed on Swindon Borough Council jobs.
Panattoni Park (former Honda site)
The former Honda manufacturing site at South Marston is being redeveloped as Panattoni Park – one of the UK's largest brownfield projects. The £900m+ scheme will deliver logistics, manufacturing, and data centre space, with thousands of jobs expected over the next decade. Construction and fit-out are underway; occupiers will advertise roles as they move in.
Other employers
Swindon has a broad mix: Intel (design centre), various logistics and distribution firms, insurers, tech companies, retail (Designer Outlet, town centre), and SMEs. Dyson is based in Malmesbury, a short drive away. Check Indeed, Reed, LinkedIn, and GOV.UK Find a job for current vacancies.
Getting to work
Swindon has good road (M4) and rail links. Many employers offer flexible and remote working. See our train times, commuting costs, and parking guides.
Information correct as of February 2026. Employer information and vacancy sites change. Check employer websites and job boards for current roles.