Living & working
in Gillingham.

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is based at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham and is one of the area’s major employers. The Trust's careers information covers clinical and support occupations.

The council’s Love Gillingham programme sets out a town-centre vision, while the Kent and Medway skills plan highlights training priorities across the wider area. Ask exhibitors where the work is delivered and whether shifts, placements or study take place elsewhere in Medway.

Homes & everyday costs

Compare the station and town-centre area with Brompton, Rainham and other Medway locations that fit the workplace. Walk the final section to the job or bus stop, and check parking, building condition and late-evening surroundings yourself.

The official rent figure shown alongside covers Medway. It includes multiple property types and both existing and new tenancies, not just advertised Gillingham homes. Compare current listings for the size you need, then include bills, Council Tax and commuting costs.

Gillingham Kent station is on Railway Street and is managed by Southeastern. Use its current National Rail page for facilities, departure information and assistance details. Medway Council’s travel pages and Visit Medway’s car-free information help with the journey beyond the station.

A hospital, town-centre or industrial-site shift may require a different final connection. Search at the expected start and finish times, including weekends, and check the last practical service home. Do not assume that two nearby places are linked by a convenient direct route.

Visit Medway brings together heritage attractions, current events and car-free ideas across the towns. Use it to build a local weekend that includes the wider area, rather than limiting every outing to the same high street. The council also lists libraries, sports centres and cultural services.

When viewing a home, allow time for ordinary errands and an outdoor walk. Check opening times, accessibility and return transport before booking a venue or activity, especially if you plan to rely on public transport after an evening event.

Make your move

Medway Council is the local authority for Gillingham addresses, covering Council Tax, waste, housing, education and family information. Do not default to Kent County Council simply because the postal county is Kent; confirm the authority for the specific property.

Make an arrival checklist covering the inventory, utilities, travel and work documents. For a family move, compare childcare hours and school-admissions arrangements with the actual shift pattern, including time needed to travel between places.