Economic Solutions

Our industry-experienced Business Advisors and Trainers/Assessors understand the challenges faced by businesses in the engineering and manufacturing sector and we have applied this expertise to tailor a service to support you in what is a highly competitive global market. We can meet your training and business support needs ensuring you have a dynamic and skilled workforce with the support and tools in place to be able to meet the demands in industry today.

Recruiting & Training Apprentices
We can recruit and place apprentices across a range of industry disciplines - There is funding available for training in the workplace across a number of different areas to ensure your workforce have up-to-date skills that make a difference. Our newly opened Greater Manchester SkillCentre gives young people and adults a head start before they enter industry!

The Greater Manchester SkillCentre
The SkillCentre is a dedicated training facility providing vocational education/apprenticeship programmes using new technology and flexible modes of delivery. The SkillCentre embraces our aspirations to improve the quality of our provision. As well as adult and community learning programmes, we have developed partnerships with a number of suppliers and employers to furnish the centre with the latest equipment and materials. Read more about the Greater Manchester SkillCentre 

Business Improvement
Our successful Business Improvement Techniques programme will help you release money, save time and increase efficiencies within your business. We can show you how to apply the ‘Lean' principles into your organisation and work with you to train your staff and implement cost cutting projects that will impact directly upon your bottom line.

Ongoing business consultancy with your own Business Advisor can help you to access the right business support as and when you need it; being a member of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will open up a world of opportunities and support that will ensure you are at the forefront of progress in Industry. 

Engineering & Manufacturing Solutions provides a single point of access to a wide range of services available, including:

Business Support Solutions
Business Information
Employment, Skills and Training
Consultancy
Grant Application Service
Innovation
ISO Series
Lean Manufacturing
Investors In People
Networking & Events
Start-Up Service
Loans for Entrepreneurs
Carbon Standard
Accountancy Service 

Health & Safety
CIEH Health & Safety Levels 1-4
CIEH Manual Handling
CIEH Hazard Analysis
Managing Personal Safety
First Aid at Work
Project Management for Emergency and Contingency Planning

Fire Safety
Awareness, Fire Marshal, Extinguisher, Risk Assessment Training

Recruitment Services 

International Trade
Trade Missions
Export Documentation Services
International Trade Events 
Intellectual Property Rights
Meet the buyer
Supply Chain Development

HR & Payroll Services
IT Services
Managed Office Workspace
Facilities Management
Website Development

Higher Skills - Management Development Programmes
Apprenticeships (all ages)
Train to Gain

Business Finance Solutions

Apprenticeships and Train to Gain programmes are currently available in:

Manufacturing
Apprenticeships

  •  Performing Manufacturing Operations Level 2
  •  Warehousing & Storage Level 2

Train to Gain

  •  Performing Manufacturing Operations Level 2
  •  Warehousing & Storage Level 2
  •  Food Manufacture Level 2 & 3
  •  LATA Level 2 & 3
  •  Cleaning & Support (Food Premises) Level 2
  •  Team Leading Level 2
  •  Business Improvement Techniques Level 2 & 3 

Engineering
Apprenticeships

  •  Performing Engineering Operations Level 2
  •  Engineering Maintenance Level 3
  •  Engineering Technical Support (including CAD) Level 3
  •  Engineering Fabrication and Welding Level 3
  •  Engineering Manufacturing Level 3
  •  Engineering Leadership Level 3
  •  Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 3
  •  Installation and Commissioning Level 3

Train 2 Gain

  •  Performing Engineering Operational Level 2
  •  Engineering Maintenance Level 2 & 3
  •  Engineering Technical Support (including CAD) Level 2 & 3
  •  Engineering Fabrication and Welding Level 2 & 3
  •  Engineering Manufacutinrg Level 2 & 3
  •  Engineering Leadership Level 2 & 3
  •  Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 2 & 3
  •  Installation and Commissioning Level 3

 Contacts
To access any of these services or for more information on the benefits of being a chamber member: 

Call 0161 875 2275 or
email info@engineering-manufacturing-solutions.co.uk