Pretty impressive stuff. The system makes Peterborough an exceptionally attractive proposition for new businesses looking to set up shop in the UK or relocate from elsewhere in the country, and is enabling far greater efficiency for the businesses here already using it – with a resulting positive difference in their profits.

But just as significantly, the advent of the network is the latest chapter of a story in which Peterborough’s citizens are constantly at the forefront of technological advance: from the ancient Fen dwellers who designed and created their Must Farm boats in order to tame their waterlogged environment and bring commerce to the region, to the advent of Perkins and Peter Brotherhood, giants of industry and manufacture whose staff made Peterborough a global byword for progress and innovation. Smart, effective use of technology and engineering is embedded deep in the city’s DNA, and it’s exciting – not to mention fitting – to witness further growth that’s so closely tied to one of the things we have always done best.

Here at Recruit Mint, we have a special fondness for all things mechanical and manufactured: it is, after all, the area of employment that we specialise in. Working with organisations and workers alike – newcomer and established, keen to continue capitalising on Peterborough’s industrial heritage – is what keeps our particular cog turning. And we can’t wait to see where the magnificent, well-oiled machine that we’re all part of will take us to next…

If you specialise in tech, manufacture or engineering; you require staff; or are looking for work; if you’re well-established in the region; or you’re about to move here – give us a call. We’re one of Peterborough’s most trusted recruitment agencies, with a  91.9% four- or five-out-of-five star rating on Trustpilot – www.trustpilot.co.uk/review/www.recruit-mint.co.uk