Insight into Manufactuing
Manufacturing is an exceptionally exciting and dynamic industry
to work in, continually at the forefront of technology and creation
of new, innovative products. There is a real opportunity to develop
a genuine career within manufacturing, and many candidates utilise
the skills and experience they gain to transfer to
other industry and product sectors.
The UK manufacturing industry offers hugely diverse prospects
within both role and sector, and we continue to supply the highest
quality of goods and products to a global client base. We support
businesses within a range of sectors, including defence and
aerospace, automotive, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, FMCG,
electronics, marine, renewable energy, process manufacturing,
clothing and textiles and light, medium and heavy engineering
manufacturing.
We dominate a number of manufacturing sectors internationally
and we are seeing a movement to or return of a number of global
blue-chip organisations to utilise the exceptional skills and
experience our workforce offer. Additionally, the manufacturing
sector has been one of the healthiest sectors in the economy since
the UK has emerged from the recession, with evidence of growth
month on month.
What's good about working in the sector?
Aside from the diversity, challenge and opportunities,
manufacturing in the UK is increasingly hi-tech, developing leading
products and goods across all sectors. It offers more regular
working hours and better conditions of service for all employees,
and opportunities, salaries and promotion potential are more evenly
balanced for both sexes. When it comes to working environments,
there is variety, with the possibility of working in corporate
offices or noisy factory floors.
Laura Farrell
During my many years with Search, I have had extensive
experience of high volume recruitment and account management for
various industrial and utilities clients.
More about Laura
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