Focus SB opens its doors for National Manufacturing Day

By Suzi BakerContributor
Published 1st Aug 2023, 09:07 BST
Updated 1st Aug 2023, 09:08 BST
Gary Stevens Managing Director Focus SB, who started his career as an apprenticeGary Stevens Managing Director Focus SB, who started his career as an apprentice
Gary Stevens Managing Director Focus SB, who started his career as an apprentice
Local electrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB is to welcome the local community to a guided factory tour in September!

Recent King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade winner in St Leonards on Sea, Focus SB is reaching out to the local community by throwing open its doors and offering a guided tour and presentation as part of Make UK's National Manufacturing Week on September 28.

Offering successful apprenticeships and graduate training programmes, Gary Stevens, Managing Director says: “I have been in manufacturing for over 40 years and started life as a technical apprentice. The future of any industry is the people and skills that underpin it and that is no more a true fact than in manufacturing and whilst there is still a requirement for the old traditional craftsman skills in manufacturing, there is a growing demand for people with IT skills, skills in robotics and AI, design and creative skills, sales and marketing skills, HR, accountancy and administrative skills.”

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Jo Cloute, HR & Customer Aftercare Manager, who volunteers as an Enterprise Adviser at a local school contributing to mock interviews events, shining a light on the many varied opportunities a career in manufacturing has to offer says: "At Focus SB we believe that with the right support, investment and training, anyone can achieve great things! We're looking forward to welcoming the local community to showcase what we do and talk about the kinds of careers we can offer."

Gary Stevens MD gives Make UK visitors a factory tour.Gary Stevens MD gives Make UK visitors a factory tour.
Gary Stevens MD gives Make UK visitors a factory tour.

How would you like to design high-end electrical accessories, from light switches to audio/visual sockets and much more for an award winning manufacturer on the outskirts of St Leonards on Sea? Visit Focus SB at Make UK National Manufacturing Day website to discover more about this year's event on September 28. Discover the latest opportunity to join the design team as an Apprentice Computer Aided Design Technician at Focus SB careers.