Webtec Welcomes National Manufacturing Day

Webtec opens its' doors for Make UK's National Manufacturing Day Celebrations on 7 July 2022, and will be showcasing potential careers and jobs on offfer, with guided manufacturing tours throughough the day.

Webtec, the St Ives based specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products is taking part in the nationwide Make UK’s ‘National Manufacturing Day’ celebrations on July 7^th 2022. This inaugural event, organised by British manufacturing trade body Make UK, is aimed to help encourage all age groups from school leavers to more experienced workers looking at reskilling to consider the possibilities of a career in manufacturing as well as helping local communities understand more about local businesses

Webtec is inviting local schools and colleges to visit its St Ives site and is planning guided tours for students where they can learn about the modern-day manufacturing processes and discuss opportunities for apprenticeships, placements and job opportunities with the company. They will also be able to talk directly to members of staff about how the company works.

Make UK has created a dedicated microsite https://www.nationalmanufacturingday.org/ where companies taking part will post what they produce and detail the events they are planning for National Manufacturing Day itself. Schools and local residents interested in seeing what is available in their area will be able to search the site using a simple postcode finder, to pinpoint those businesses closest to them and allow them to pick out something which they will find the most interesting.

Martin Cuthbert Webtec’s Managing Director said, “This is a great opportunity to showcase to the local community what modern manufacturing looks like today. We are excited to be inviting local students to visit us to tour the company and experience first-hand what career opportunities there are, particularly in STEM subjects. As a company we are committed to inspiring others to enjoy the challenges that engineering brings and are looking forward to discussing the opportunities that we have in engineering, manufacturing, IT, sales and administration.”

For further information, or to book your place, please contact Katie Humphrey at kmh@webtec.com.

Tel No:          01480 397400

Email:           sales-uk@webtec.com

Website:        www.webtec.com

LinkedIn:       https://www.linkedin.com/company/webtec-products-limited/

Published: 29th June 2022