Rotherham Investment & Development Office - Business Sectors
Click on the sectors below for further information about each one:
- Engineering
Engineering
Key Reasons:
Rotherham is located at the centre of UK`s advanced manufacturing heartland, and offers numerous benefits for companies locating here.
The region has been renowned for engineering excellence for over 200 years, and remains home to world-leading companies such as; Corus, AESSEAL, Sheffield Forgemasters, Dormer Tools, Sandvik, Gripple, and Newburgh Engineering.
The region also boasts an unrivalled range of R&D expertise. Both Sheffield universities have excellent research credentials in engineering and materials, plus there are independent research organisations including; the AMRC with Boeing, Casting Technology International (Cti), TWI`s Yorkshire Technology Centre, Corus` Swinden Technology Centre, Glass Technology Services and NAMTEC, the National Metals Technology Centre.
The region`s manufacturing and engineering heritage means that there is a ready-made supply chain, and a history of advanced engineering has led to the development of a skilled and experienced workforce. This workforce is supplemented annually by the engineering graduates of the Sheffield universities and the FE/HE colleges in the area.
8.7% of employment in Rotherham is in advanced engineering and manufacturing.
Sub-Sectors:
Materials, metals, R&D, composites, aerospace, automotive, performance sports, advanced manufacturingSkills:
Skill Area: Electrical engineerSkill Salary: Up to £35,000
Skill Area: Quality control manager
Skill Salary: Up to £45,000
Sector Companies:
Boeing, Rolls Royce, Corus, Sandvik, Dormer Tools, AESSEAL, Trelleborg Orkot, Macalloy, Manor Grand Prix Racing, London & Scandinavian, Cutting & Wear, PeglersMain Business Functions
- Distribution/ logistics/ warehousing
- Light industrial
- Business services/ offices
- Low cost manufacturing
- Advanced manufacturing
