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Graduate Manufacturing Jobs
| Job Description | Date Posted | Location | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Production Technician | 08/01/2008 | South Yorkshire | £16-18k |
Industry Overview - Manufacturing
Estimated graduate starting salary: £14,000 - £23,000
Typical salary after training: £25,000 - £38,000
Manufacturing is critically important to the UK's economic vitality and sustainability. According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), manufacturing accounts for about 20 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and employs just under 4 million people.
Employers range from big multinational companies to specialist small and medium-sized businesses. The larger manufacturing or processing plants are located near ports, close to natural resources, or in major industrial centres close to potential customers. With the multinationals, there may be opportunities to work abroad. There are many posts open to graduates and in some roles there are is skills shortage. Good rates of pay and incentives are offered for graduates of a specific calibre. Click here for more on Manufacturing jobs.
