Scotland has a richly deserved reputation for being a past master at producing crops, harvesting fish, manufacturing electronics, distilling whisky and much, much more.
We’re not too shabby either at processing all of these goodies and creating efficient supply chains to make sure they get to where they need to be.
It’s heartening then to get the good news this month that shows all of this hard work is paying off.
The value of goods exported by Scotland has risen by more than 20% in a boost that’s being driven by new growth in oil and gas exports.
Yes, it’s true. HM Revenue and Customs statistics reveal that in the year to the end of June, Scotland exported around £27.1 billion in goods.
That’s a whopping 21% increase from the previous year and the highest of in UK nations – well above the UK average of a 15% rise to £315 billion.
The stats gathered by Her Majesty’s finest number crunchers reveal that between April and the end of June Scotland exported £7.1 billion of goods, an increase of around £5.1 billion from the same period last year.
Scotland’s exports to the EU in particular have been rising since June 2016 and exports outside of the EU increasing since the start of that year.
So what does all of this mean if you’re looking to land a position in Scotland’s thriving manufacturing and production sector?
Well, first of all we’re likely going to see many more firms moving to hire fresh talent to help boost their businesses.
Production operatives, in particular, will be in big demand.
Do you have what it takes to work on a fast-paced production line and make sure that every new order is finished bang on time and with the best quality guaranteed?
An eye for detail will be vital for your prospects but the gold stars to prove your worth for this role will be your reliability and ability to be flexible.
This is because shift work can include a mix and match of hours and night shifts.
Land this job and you’ll soon discover you can quickly develop your talents – and it’s not unusual to move from the shop floor to the boardroom.
With exports on the rise there will also be a need to find ways to boost production, so this means companies will also be looking for forward-thinking and innovative factory and warehouse managers, stock controllers and, of course, maintenance engineers to keep everything running smoothly.
So why not export yourself to s1jobs where you can find a whole range of roles in Manufacturing & Production?