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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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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?
LEGO purchased a plastic injection moulding machine in 1947 and began to produce plastic toys - setting them on a path to the building blocks we all know today.

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Norwich Jobs Fair
Event Date:
12th August 2026
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
The Norwich Jobs Fair Wednesday 12th August 2026 at The Forum Norwich, 10am to 1pm. Why Visit the Job Fair to look for work? Networking Opportunities - Job fairs provide a platform for networking with recruiters, hiring managers, and representatives from vario...
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Ipswich Careers Fair
Event Date:
15th July 2026
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Looking for a new Career? The UK Careers Fair returns to Ipswich on Wednesday 15th July. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Ipswich Careers Fair. Where? Portman Rd, Ipswich, IP1 2DA 10am - 2pm
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Trainee Test & Inspection Technician - Renvale Ltd
Closing Date:
12th June 2026
Salary:
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Location:
Brome, near Diss, Norfolk
Employer description Renvale Ltd, we’re not just market leaders — we’re pioneers. As global specialists in the bespoke design and manufacture of wiring harnesses and electromechanical assemblies, we power innovation across motorsport, automotive, and defence l...
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Engineering Assistant - Renvale
Closing Date:
12th June 2026
Salary:
TBC
Location:
Brome, near Diss, Norfolk
Employer description Renvale Ltd are a world leading wiring harness design and manufacturing services to the automotive & motorsport industries. Renvale is the longest standing designer and manufacturer of bespoke wiring harness solutions to the Motorsport in...
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Year 11 students will be able to see their GCSE exam results on the new app from summer 2026
The Education Record app is being rolled out nationally so you can access exam results once you've left school.
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Warehouse Apprentice - CGM Global Supplies Ltd
Closing Date:
26th June 2026
Salary:
£15,600 a year
Location:
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Employer description CGM Global Supplies Ltd was formed to give our customers the chance to purchase factory original equipment and spares at the most competitive prices. Our ethos is to ensure our customers’ needs are met. We are driven by our customers’ requ...
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