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Lush Manufacturing opens its doors to 150 students for National Manufacturing Day

By Sam Pither [email protected]

Published: September 27, 2024 | Updated: 27th September 2024

Lush Manufacturing in Poole, Dorset, welcomed 150 students from local schools and colleges on 26th September as part of the celebration of National Manufacturing Day, organised by Make UK.

The students engaged in practical activities designed to showcase the potential careers in manufacturing and STEM fields in Dorset.

The students, from Queen Elizabeth’s School, Magna Academy, St Edwards School, SWRAC, and Linwood College, had the opportunity to make products in Lush’s Bubbles Department.

They also heard from experts in fields such as Microbiology, Digital Technology, 3D Printing, and Spa, gaining insights into diverse career paths.

Lush, known for its fresh and handmade products, showcased its commitment to sustainability by introducing the students to its Green Hub, where they learned about environmental waste management and creating a circular economy.

Hayley Jones, Careers Advice and Guidance Manager at Queen Elizabeth’s School, highlighted the significance of the event: “Our students always thoroughly enjoy and benefit from their experience on National Manufacturing Day at Lush.

“It is wonderful for students to see how many different career options there are within this area of Lush.”

Lush has been a staple of Poole’s manufacturing sector since 1995, producing over 33 million products each year, including 13 million bath bombs. The company is one of the largest employers in the area, with 690 permanent staff.

Daniel Hendey, Lush Manufacturing Director, said: “Being a handmade manufacturer means that people are at the heart of our business, we believe in happy people making happy soap, and at Lush we take pride in the careers we are able to offer.

“We offer such a variety of career paths that as long as you have the ambition and drive you’ll find many an opportunity here. We’ve really enjoyed opening our doors and showing our local community how much we have to offer on National Manufacturing Day.”

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