If your company belongs to a trade organisation it might be worth checking if they have a HR section.

As you have worked in several different sectors it has probably become clear that 90% of HR is universal. Yes, you may not be asked to help in line balancing in the voluntary sectors but might/should be in manufacturing, issues such as recruitment and skills development are the same.

One of the great things about manufacturing is just how visible the work is and therefore how easy it is to improve and the clarity of the business goals tends to be very high and easily understood.

Hope you have a great time in your new industry.

In reply to Steven :

Hi Natalie

If you haven’t already, joining Make UK and participating in their manifold activities and events might be well worth doing