Working for Kromek in Huddersfield, North Yorkshire

Kromek’s Neutron Research and Development Centre is based in Huddlesfield, West Yorkshire. Located in the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, which was named after businessman Sir George Buckley, a graduate from the University of Huddersfield and former CRO of the multi-national 3M corporation. The centre facilitates business growth, encourages business to academia collaboration and actively promotes innovation.

Huddersfield is a large market and university town in West Yorkshire. It is the birthplace of the late Prime Minister Harold Wilson, this colourful market town showcases an impressive legacy that includes award-winning Victorian architecture, the ancient Castle Hill monument and musical excellence. Today the town has evolved into an exciting hotbed of food festivals and family fun attractions.

Yorkshire is one of the largest counties in the UK and with that it brings historical and amazing locations. Yorkshires castles and ruins hide a wealth of history along with a little mystery. Wander through magnificent World Heritage Sites (inc. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden) or into quiet crumbling monasteries to get a sense of how lives we led hundreds of years ago.

Entertainment in Yorkshire

Yorkshire’s famed food and drink can be found in abundance across the region’s numerous markets, farm shops and restaurants. From Michelin to madras, rhubarb to real ale, Yorkshire Wensleydale to wine, you can expect to have your taste buds satisfied.

Yorkshire is known for the diverse range of art galleries, craft centers and museums. From the might sculpture at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, to quaint independent art galleries, you are bound to find something that brings out your cultural side.

Yorkshire also offers a while world of sport for you to enjoy. From headline grabbing rugby league, union and football to top class cricket, from thrilling race horses to great golf courses, like Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds, you will find it all in Yorkshire.