Local firm Stelrad Radiators opened its doors as part of Make UK’s National Manufacturing Day celebrations on 26th September 2024, the third national manufacturing day since its inauguration back in 2021.
Following the overwhelming success of the two previous National Manufacturing Days in 2022 and 2023, manufacturers up and down the country celebrated the day on 26th September. Manufacturers throughout the UK once again opened their doors. Members of the public were invited into factories and sites for a behind-the-scenes look at how Manufacturers’ facilities work, as part of this UK-wide Open House.
Stelrad showcased potential careers and jobs on offer and ran scheduled ‘through the keyhole’ tours of its business welcoming pupils from Ridgewood School to have a first-hand experience of local manufacturing at the company’s HQ in Mexborough.
British manufacturing companies opened their doors in a UK-wide Open House to give their local communities the chance to see first-hand the potential careers and jobs on offer in the exciting and diverse UK manufacturing sector. Stelrad was delighted to take part in this event for the third year in a row, organised by manufacturing trade body Make UK. The aim is 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 the businesses on their doorstep.
Manufacturing covers a wide range of sectors including aerospace, engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical, food and drink, defence, automotive and renewable technologies. Stelrad was keen to demonstrate the value of a manufacturing apprenticeship as an alternative route after school or college as a way to “earn as you learn” – taking a young person all the way to a University Degree for those who want to.
David Taylor Operations Director of Stelrad Radiators said:
“Stelrad was delighted to take part in National Manufacturing Day showcasing our products, processes, tools and people. National Manufacturing Day gives us an opportunity to open our doors and to interact with students, teachers and careers advisors to visit our manufacturing facilities, showcasing the exciting opportunities on offer and ‘get behind the scenes of success’.”
