If you live in South Tyneside, there are lots of opportunities to work in advanced manufacturing – more than 4,000 advanced manufacturing companies can be found across the North East of England!
Advanced manufacturing companies use innovative technologies to create new products and improve existing products.
Often, they use technology such as robotics, 3D printing and state-of-the-art software to help make their products.
Within advanced manufacturing, could have an exciting career in automotive, aerospace, subsea engineering, energy and many more industries.
A wide range of roles are available too. These include shop floor roles, like machine operation and welding, shop floor support services like maintenance and quality, and roles in departments like health and safety, purchasing, finance, sales, training and more.
There is a job for everyone!
Here are 10 reasons why advanced manufacturing could be a great career for you…
- An attractive salary. The average salary in manufacturing is more than £40,000 per year. A starting salary in advanced manufacturing is often better than in many other industries.
- Good benefits packages. As well as attractive salaries, many employers in advanced manufacturing offer extra benefits to their staff, such as healthcare packages, travel schemes and discounts.
- Job security. The advanced manufacturing industry is growing, so companies need more staff to increase the size of their workforces. If you learn the right skills, you will be in demand!
- A good place to start. You can go into advanced manufacturing as an absolute beginner, through an apprenticeship or entry-level job. You don’t always need academic qualifications or previous experience to get a job – having the right ‘can do’ attitude does go far.
- Career progression. You can learn a trade and have the chance to develop yourself within a company. It could be a job for life!
- Global opportunities. A career in advanced manufacturing opens up the world, giving you the chance to work in the local area, across the UK or overseas!
- Excellent training. Advanced manufacturing companies have a great reputation for helping their staff to learn new skills and provide on the job training.
- Hands-on learning. If you like to learn hands-on, instead of in the classroom, there are many jobs in advanced manufacturing that could be perfect for you.
- Work at the cutting edge. You can work on exciting projects in areas such as electric vehicles, robotics, 3D printing and renewable energy, which are helping to shape our future.
- Lots of variety. Many different jobs are available in advanced manufacturing: you could work with manufacturing equipment, design components, fix equipment, manage projects, work in health and safety, develop software and much more!
Step into a rewarding career!
Find out more about exciting opportunities in advanced manufacturing here.
