Working In The Industry
- The Building Sector
- Clay Building Products
- Precast Concrete Building Products
- Refractory Products
- Supply and Demand
- Employer Skills Needed
Precast Concrete Building Products
Precast concrete products are essential to the construction industry, ranging from small decorative screening blocks, used for building walls, to large pre-stressed concrete beams used to support bridges. Without them the roads, motorways and bridges we all take for granted could not be built. Within this sub-sector paving slabs, concrete flooring, drainageculverts, sewage pipes, building blocks, concrete stairways, concrete tiles, roadway lighting stanchions and roadside kerbs are all manufactured.
Many employers are committed to helping their staff develop and reach their full potential. There is a huge range of different jobs and this provides options which allow individuals to follow their own personal career goals.
Many businesses within this sector are now looking for a more balanced workforce, encouraging applications from men and women, across a wide range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds, to reflect the mix in our society.
Many of the jobs on offer involve working outside which, in this country, can mean getting wet and cold. However, these jobs require the support of a wide range of office staff, who complete business administration, IT support, engineering and maintenance and management tasks.
There are also many manufacturing, engineering and maintenance jobs inside the plants where the products are produced.
