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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

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• 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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Apprentice Web Process Engineer with POLARSEAL TAPES AND CONVERSIONS LTD
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Closing Date:
30th November 2023
Salary:
£10,982.40 a year
Location:
Saxmundham, Suffolk
PolarSeal offers the opportunity for the right individual to grow as a professional manufacturing operative within an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated for the value they add. The apprenticeship is a Level 2 in Lean Manufacturing in a sector....
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Model Making Apprentice with Funky Lemon Design
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Closing Date:
30th November 2023
Salary:
£10,465 a year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
You will be creating design orientated models using traditional Model-Making techniques alongside the latest technologies, you will have the opportunity to develop and add to your existing skills as a member of a small team. Closing date: 30 Nov 2023Apprentice...
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Business Support Apprentice with CORROSION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES EUROPE LIMITED
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
30th November 2023
Salary:
£13,000 - £15,995 a year
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
We're looking to recruit a business Support Apprentice who can assist the business and work in all office departments to gain experience. We are a small team who work very closely together, full training will be given, and you will also be mentored to help you...
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Did you know? (Small Change Grant)
The Mason Trust's 'Small Change' Grant provides small sums of money to help young people in Norfolk and Suffolk take that next step through education, training, work or along their chosen career path. This limited fund is designed to quickly make a differenc...
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Sustainable careers are on the rise, providing individuals with opportunities to make a positive impact on the environment while recognising the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.
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Find out about...a Career in Architectural Ironmongery
Find out the varied roles and opportunities in architectural ironmongery in this video recorded for the Youth Pledge for Employers project.
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