Manufacturing and Production
If you thought manufacturing was all about production lines and repetitive actions, then think again. The UK's manufacturing industry is the sixth largest in the world and employs more than two and a half million people in a variety of roles including design engineers, researchers and marketing managers. Manufacturing jobs can be very varied and the wages are comparable to retail and the creative industries.
Britain's modern hi-tech manufacturing industry is known for its innovation and design and technological excellence, so much so that several Formula one teams base themselves in the UK. To maintain its quality, the manufacturing industry needs graduate-calibre employees and offers graduate recruitment schemes designed to attract suitable candidates.
Manufacturing covers such a wide range of areas from garment production to pharmaceuticals, which means that graduates can choose the type of company that interests them the most and embark on a varied career with the chance for rapid career progression.
As the manufacturing industry has become more hi-tech, working hours have normalised in manufacturing. A career in this sector promises to be varied, exciting and rewarding.
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Graduate starting salaries before training are between £14,000 and £23,000, rising to £25,000 to £38,000 after training.
Manufacturing consultants earn on average £40,000 a year.
For technology-based roles a relevant science degree will be necessary and in some research, design and science-based jobs require you to have a Masters or PhD in the relevant subject. For more general roles, degrees in other disciplines will be considered. Entry to graduate recruitment schemes is competitive, so degree classification and UCAS points are important.
Most manufacturing roles require good people management and communication skills. Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity and the ability to think on your feet are also important in manufacturing, especially if you are involved in product or design engineering.
