7 firms listed for Kettering and Corby, north Northamptonshire · details as published on their sites, September 2026.
Kettering and Corby form an employment cluster in North Northamptonshire with a distinctive economic profile centred on steel and metal manufacturing alongside newer logistics and distribution roles. Kettering has diversified its employment base into professional services, retail, and light engineering, whilst Corby’s economy retains stronger manufacturing heritage related to historic steel production and associated supply chains. Both towns host business parks supporting logistics, food processing, and automotive components manufacture. Small employers typically operate within manufacturing supply chains, retail, hospitality, and professional services serving the local and regional market.
Employment disputes involving Kettering and Corby fall under the Midlands East Employment Tribunal system, with hearings arranged through the Nottingham tribunal centre or regional remote facilities. North Northamptonshire Council signposts statutory employment support through the South Midlands Growth Hub. Corby has experienced post-industrial diversification supported by local regeneration initiatives and business development services. The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and local business networks provide employment law guidance and access to subsidised HR advisory for small firms managing manufacturing-focused teams.
Tips for Kettering
- Midlands East Employment Tribunal (Nottingham) handles Kettering and Corby disputes; contact Acas East Midlands for pre-claim conciliation and procedural advice.
- Manufacturing and supply-chain employment contracts in Kettering often involve technical roles and apprenticeships; ensure apprentice pay scales comply with current statutory minimum rates.
- South Midlands Growth Hub and Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce offer employment compliance training and subsidised HR consultancy; access via council business pages.
- Corby post-industrial employment often involves retraining and younger workforce demographics; document flexible working arrangements and development opportunities to reduce employment disputes.
hr consultant
Spirit HR Limited
outsourced HR · employment law
Specialist HR consultancy; serves Kettering, Northampton, Birmingham
spirithr.com
outsourced hr
Breedon Consulting
Gold partner of Breathe HR; serves Kettering and Corby area
breedonconsulting.co.uk
outsourced hr
Business HR Solutions (Consultancy) Limited
outsourced HR · employment law · payroll · health and safety
Award-winning firm; 21+ years outsourced HR; CIPD-qualified
hrsolutions-uk.com
employment solicitor
Lamb & Holmes
employment law
SRA 53539/53540; offices in Kettering and Corby; established 1813
lambandholmes.com
employment solicitor
Seatons Solicitors
employment law
SRA 592206; offices in Kettering and Corby
seatons.co.uk
employment solicitor
Stephensons Solicitors LLP
employment law · redundancy · tribunal representation
SRA 449153; serves Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough area from Manchester office
stephensons.co.uk
training provider
Ultimate Leadership Training Ltd
training · coaching
Action-focused leadership academy; 12-month programs; coaching services
ultimate-leadership-training.co.uk
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