Posts Categorized: manufacturing
UK Manufacturing Production Boost & Buoyant Jobs Market – April 2019 Update
In March 2019 UK manufacturing experienced a surge in production amidst fear of a no-deal Brexit according to a key industry performance indicator – the IHS Markit manufacturing purchasing managers’ index which rose to 55.1 in March, up from 52.1 in February. This was the highest reading for 13 months. Any number above 50 indicates expansion […]
Read moreTackling The UK’s Food Processing & Production Skills Shortages – March 2019 Update
Food and drink manufacturing contributes around £30bn to the UK economy and employs almost 400,000 workers. With UK unemployment at a record low of 3.9% this week, the lowest since 1975, skills shortages still continue to present a cause for concern for the food processing & production sector and the food & drink manufacturing industry […]
Read moreTOP RECRUITMENT AGENCY TEN LIVE EXPANDS INTO THE FOOD PRODUCTION SECTOR
(Ten Live Group directors/co-owners: Gary Telfer, Joanne Telfer) One of Scotland’s top independent recruitment agencies has ambitious growth plans for 2019. Ten Live (Group) has been awarded a Gangmaster (GLA) Licence to supply workers to the food production and processing industries. The company is already an established supplier of staff to clients which include […]
Read moreTen Live Recruitment Eyes Food Production Sector Growth With New Gangmaster Licence
One of Scotland’s top independent recruitment agencies has ambitious growth plans for 2019. Ten Live (Group) has been awarded a Gangmaster (GLA) Licence to supply workers to the food production and processing industries. The company is already an established supplier of staff to clients which include many of the UK’s biggest names in supermarkets & […]
Read moreManufacturing Skills Shortages At All Time High
With UK employment at an all time high and the number of EU nationals coming to work in the UK continuing to fall dramatically, UK manufacturers are facing the biggest shortage of skilled workers since 1989. UK employment is at its highest level since 1971 and unemployment is at its lowest since 1975, making it even […]
Read moreManufacturing – Ireland’s Top Performing Sector 2018
The Irish economy is the fastest growing economy in the Eurozone and the 6th most competitive in the world. As the most important sector in Ireland’s economy, manufacturing has been transformed over the past 20 years by globalisation, technology and the growth of emerging markets. The sector has earned the reputation today as a dynamic global centre of (advanced) manufacturing […]
Read moreAutomate To Survive! Fourth Industrial Revolution Update – UK Manufacturing December 2018
A leading figure in UK manufacturing has warned this week that the UK is trailing badly behind other industrialised nations in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)*. Tom Bouchier, Managing Director of industrial automation solutions, FANUC UK, issued a stark warning to the industry saying: “Automate to survive! We need to grow UK manufacturing. As […]
Read moreSkills Shortages UK Manufacturing – Solving The Crisis
The UK Skills Gap With continuous demand for skilled employees in some of the country’s highest growth sectors, the UK skills gap is a major and well-publicised crisis that, according to a recent report by Open University (OU), is costing the UK more than £2bn a year. The OU found 91% of organisations struggled to find […]
Read moreManufacturing – Ireland’s Top Performing Sector June 2018
The Irish economy is the fastest growing economy in the Eurozone and the 6th most competitive in the world. As the most important sector in Ireland’s economy, manufacturing has been transformed over the past 20 years by globalisation, technology and the growth of emerging markets. The sector has earned the reputation today as a dynamic global centre of (advanced) manufacturing […]
Read moreDublin – Best City In The World To Live & Work 2018
Ireland currently has Europe’s strongest economy with economic growth of 7.8 %. Employment is growing at a faster-than-expected 3%. Retail sales, perhaps the strongest indicator of consumer confidence, are growing by 6% despite fears that a weaker sterling may send shoppers across the Border. Dublin, Ireland’s capital city, is one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies. It […]
Read moreAre You A Sales Manager Looking For A Career Move? Fantastic Opportunity In One Of The UK’s Top 5 Growth Sectors!
Did you know that Sales and Business Development are amongst the 25 top skills most likely to get you hired in 2018? Did you also know that Manufacturing is the UK’s 3rd largest growth sector in the economy? If you are a Sales Manager with experience in the manufacturing industry, (specifically labeling or packaging), then we […]
Read moreAre You A Business Development Manager Looking For A Career Move? Fantastic Opportunity In One Of The UK’s Top 5 Growth Sectors!
Did you know that ‘Business Development’ is amongst the 25 top skills most likely to get you hired in 2018? Did you also know that Manufacturing is the UK’s 3rd largest growth sector in the economy? If you are a Business Development Manager with experience in the manufacturing industry, (specifically labelling or packaging), then […]
Read moreUK Labelling & Packaging Market Forecast To Grow By 2.2% Annually From 2018 To 2020
Image source: https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/kitkat-give-away-personalised-packs-featuring-photos-consumers/1422268 Great news for UK Labelling & Packaging! The sector is bucking the trend in the UK Labelling & Packaging industry. The sector is faring much better than the overall UK printing industry which is predicted to decline by 0.1% per annum to £23.2bn by 2020 due to virtual and online media reducing the demand for printed […]
Read moreAs UK Manufacturing Employment surges in October 2017, how can you recruit best-in-market staff to beat the competition?
Manufacturing employment growth in the UK’s manufacturing sector reached its highest level in more than three years in October 2017 according to the latest survey. UK manufacturing expanded at a much faster rate than expected, as the sector grew by 0.7 per cent in September compared with the previous month — more than double the […]
Read moreUK Warehousing 2017 – A Boom Sector
The UK warehousing boom 2017: the warehouse sector has experienced a surge in demand in recent years as Amazon, discount supermarkets and retailers continue to expand rapidly and as more and more businesses look to sell an ever-growing range of products online, replacing high street footfall. In 2017 UK Warehousing employed around 118,000 people, had […]
Read moreGrowth For Packaging And Print Label Sectors – Bucking The UK Manufacturing Trend
Growth For Packaging And Print Label Sectors – Bucking The UK Manufacturing Trend – October 2017 Despite the continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit and as UK manufacturing in general currently experiences a slowdown, the UK packaging and print label sectors in contrast continue to flourish. Continued Confidence In The UK Packaging Sector A recent YouGov survey […]
Read moreA Very Positive Outlook For UK Manufacturing Hiring 2017/2018
A Very Positive Outlook For UK Manufacturing Hiring 2017/2018 UK Manufacturing Showing Growth Q2 2017 In July 2017 the pace of growth in the UK’s manufacturing sector picked up for the first time in three months, according to latest industry surveys; The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey showed manufacturers have seen a big increase […]
Read moreIreland Manufacturing Update July 2017
Ireland Manufacturing Update July 2017 – Strongest Growth Reported In 2 Years, Hiring Increasing, But Skills Shortages Persist Manufacturing – 2nd Largest Irish Employer There are over 4,000 manufacturers operating throughout Ireland, with 82% based outside the Dublin region. Manufacturing accounts for 24% of GDP, above EU averages. Manufacturing employs around 159,000 staff, making it […]
Read moreUK Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare – Manufacturing and Distribution 2017 – Hiring Update
Pharmaceuticals Leading UK Manufacturing Growth In 2017 there were c.1300 companies involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing in the UK. Manufacturing in the life sciences accounted for nearly 10% of all UK manufacturing and sector exports were more than £30bn (1) In 2016 pharmaceutical manufacturing helped the UK manufacturing industry to its best performance in nearly four […]
Read moreEmployment Confidence Continues In UK Manufacturing
Manufacturing in the UK contributes £6.7 trillion to the global economy, employs 2.7m people and contributes 10% to GDP. Employment in UK manufacturing has outperformed every country (except the US) for job creation since 2010. The top UK manufacturing sector is Food and Drink at 17%, with chemicals and pharmaceuticals and transport sectors each accounting […]
Read moreManufacturing – Labelling & Packaging – The Skills Gap 2017
UK Manufacturing, which makes up a tenth of the UK economy, had sales of £357.8bn in 2015 and employed 2.7m people. Within UK Manufacturing, the UK Labelling & Packaging Manufacturing Industry (including 9 core sectors – cosmetics, drinks, food, food service, industrial, luxury, personal care, pharmaceutical & medical, tobacco) contributed annual sales of £11-12bn and […]
Read moreUK Food Service Sector 2015 – Latest Trends & Opportunities
CLICK HERE to read our 2015 Update on the UK Food Service Sector Highlights Sector valued at £46.6bn in 2014 Experiencing growth across the UK for the first time in several years, with growth forecast of between 1.1% and 3.2% for 2015 – largely driven by growth in hotels, casual dining and quick service […]
Read moreTen Live Expand Technical Resourcing Team – Christina McBride
Ten Live are delighted to announce the appointment of Technical Resource Consultant, Christina McBride. Christina is an all-round technical resource consultant and brings with her a broad range of recruitment industry experience. She has also specialised in the engineering sector in Aberdeen, the Central Belt and across the UK and internationally and has focused on […]
Read moreMalky Thomson – Your technical recruitment contact at Ten Live
Malcolm Thomson has key responsibility for managing Ten Live’s technical accounts and heads up Ten Live’s technical resourcing division, focusing on the energy, manufacturing and engineering sectors. Malcolm’s extensive experience in talent acquisition & management, technical experience and strong commercial acumen add real value to our business, but most importantly, for you, our clients , […]
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