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Manufacturing involves transforming goods, materials, or substance into new products.

The items output by our manufacturing industry are numerous and varied, with raw materials processed into products that often fall within the categories of food and drink, chemicals, rubber, plastics and non-metallic materials, metals, electronics, machinery, and transport.

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  • In the East of England there are 234,000 people employed in Manufacturing
  • £191 billion of outputs accounts for the UK's manufacturing sector
  • The UK's manufacturing sector average wages is 13% higher than the rest of the economy

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Maths • Design and Technology • Science• ICT • English • Physics

Job Ideas for this Industry

• Agricultural Engineer • Quality Control Technician • Motor Mechanic • Production manager • Manufacturing Systems Engineer • CAD Technician • Production worker Manufacturing supervisorAerospace Engineer (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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Did You Know?
Sudbury is the silk capital of the UK. In the Middles Ages Sudbury grew very wealthy thanks to a wool trade that swept across the nation. The small town still benefits from the textile trade and has four working mills which manufactures 110 metric tonnes of Chinese silk every year and even silk for a Royal residence.

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Open evening event
Event Date:
13th February 2025
Location:
Thetford, Norfolk
On Thursday 13th of February, 7pm - 8pm, Warren are inviting students and parents to our open evening event, for anyone who would like to know more about our apprenticeships! 📩 To register your interest, please email recruitment@warrenservices.co.ukThe Thetfor...
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All painting and blasting in-house
We handle painting and blasting in-house for better control, efficiency and for the environment. We're among 18 UK companies certified to apply Qualicoat-standard powder coating. Our 10m x 4m x 4m paint booth handles large parts and we also offer commercial ve...
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Apprentice Metal Fabricator at SCWS Limited
Closing Date:
31st March 2025
Salary:
£15,311
Location:
Dereham, VAC1000289755
S.C.W.S. LIMITED (Dereham)
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Graduation Day
West Suffolk College recently had their Graduation Day at Bury Cathedral. Rob and Harry were among the graduates as they started at the Guildhall and walked to the cathedral with family, friends, dignitaries and lecturers. Richard was part of a Procession of l...
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Engineer Technician (Machinist) Apprentice - Level 3
Closing Date:
30th June 2025
Salary:
£15,000
Location:
CAMBRIDGE, VAC1000222026
CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS LTD (CAMBRIDGE)
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| Level 2 Apprentice Groundsperson | Level 3 Apprentice Business Admin, Website & Marketing Assistant | Level 2 Apprentice Engineer (Landbased) | Level 3 Administration Assistant Apprentice | Level 2 Greenkeeper Apprentice | Level 2 Groundsperson Apprentice |...
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