Manufacturing is one of the largest employment sectors in the UK. It employs around 3.4 million people. Manufacturing includes food and drink, textiles and clothing, processing industries, printing, chemical engineering and pharmaceutical engineering. In fact, the manufacturing sector produces everything we use!
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| Bath and North East Somerset | 3,578 |
| Bristol | 8,086 |
| North Somerset | 5,090 |
| South Gloucestershire | 16,047 |
Source: Annual Business Inquiry Employee Analysis. ONS Crown Copyright. (From Nomis 2009)
Source: Labour Force Survey 2007, © Crown Copyright. Figures are for England.
| Position | Average annual salary (£s) |
|---|---|
| Assembler/Routine Operator | £19,822 |
| Biochemist | £35,551 |
| Food Preparation Trades | £15,671 |
| Furniture Maker | £18,625 |
| Mechanical Engineer | £38,426 |
| Plant and Machine Operator | £23,900 |
| Production Manager | £46,561 |
Salary rates have been calculated using the average gross pay rates for full time workers. Figures are for the United Kingdom. Averages can hide higher earnings. With training and career development, higher salaries can be achieved.
Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2008, O.N.S., © Crown Copyright.
In 2008 83.7% of 16 year olds in the West of England continued in full-time education, while a further 10.2% entered full-time employment or work-based training.
A total of 1,182 Year 11 school leavers from local schools entered full-time employment or work-based training. Of this number, 103 went into engineering and manufacturing related work.
Source: Connexions West of England 2009.
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