Stockport Council - Business Sectors
Click on the sectors below for further information about each one:
- Engineering
Engineering
Key Reasons:
Stockport lies at the heart of one of the North West`s most knowledge intensive hubs, and offers the ideal setting for companies specialising in high value manufacturing and engineering. Whether it`s new products or services, or a new idea or way of working, Stockport can provide the skills and the infrastructure to promote growth and support innovation.
The availability of a highly skilled professional labour force has already proven to be a major attraction for many companies. The development of technology in a diverse range of sectors has powered the growth of Stockport`s knowledge economy.
Stockport is served by five universities and as a result has developed a knowledge rich workforce. With its proximity to world class higher education facilities and research centres, Stockport can offer a well stocked talent pool for advanced engineering and manufacturing companies.
The existing presence of major companies in the sector, along with the academic, research and innovation opportunities, and a well established support network, provides an environment for manufacturing and engineering companies to flourish in Stockport.
Excellent regional, national and international transport links serve Stockport, making it ideal for global business.
Sub-Sectors:
Electronics, Aerospace, Research & Development, Chemicals, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering DesignSkills:
Skill Area: Electrical engineerSkill Salary: Up to £35,000
Skill Area: Design engineer
Skill Salary: Up to £45,000
Skill Area: Project manager
Skill Salary: Up to £45,000
Sector Companies:
Thales Naval, MAN Diesel, Day & Zimmerman, Ecolab, Emcor, Fichtner Consulting Engineers, Inverness Medical, Landis & Gyr, Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions, WFELMain Business Functions
- Research & development
- Call Centres/ contact centres
- Business services/ offices
- Advanced manufacturing
- Distribution/ logistics/ warehousing
