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Ideal Heating opens doors to students to celebrate National Manufacturing Day
We’ve given students a glimpse at the breadth of careers available at the company as we celebrate National Manufacturing Day 2024.
We were delighted to welcome students from three schools and colleges across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to our headquarters in Hull for a behind-the-scenes tour of our operations.
Students toured our production, research and development and logistics facilities, and learned about the products and technologies which have helped Ideal Heating become one of the UK’s top manufacturers.
We hosted the event to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. Organised by industry body Make UK, the day raises awareness of the diversity of careers and opportunities in manufacturing.
John Cook, our Production Director, said: “It’s so important that we have the opportunity to introduce the next generation of manufacturers and engineers to Ideal Heating, so they get the chance to see what the world of work looks like.
“As active and proud members of Make UK, National Manufacturing Day demonstrates a partnership that is now providing real value and shaping the way we engage with schools and colleges.
“For young people who have not yet decided on their career path and ambitions, days like today are so important to open their eyes to what is available to them.”
Students from Wyke Sixth Form College in Hull, Goole Academy in East Yorkshire and The Vale Academy in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, had the chance to tour our impressive production operations.
We recently celebrated a landmark in the history of our successful Logic boiler, when the five millionth boiler rolled off the production line.
Students also visited our research and development facilities, and had a look inside our environmental chambers which are used to simulate a variety of conditions and scenarios and stress-test the durability of products.
The group asked questions on the future of home heating, including the use of hydrogen energy, and learned about the thermodynamic cycle which powers an air source heat pump.
Ethan Pygas, 17, is currently studying maths, physics and biology at Wyke Sixth Form College in Hull.
He said: “I’m currently looking at going into the automotive engineering industry. It started out as an interest in cars and Formula One, and then evolved into the engineering and design behind them.
“I really enjoyed the Ideal Heating tour. It was interesting to see the different components and materials which go into production, and also to learn how the business is moving towards heat pumps.
“I asked a question at the end on hydrogen energy. I’m interested in finding out more about it, as it’s a new technology and is something which is going to be important in the future.”
Fellow Wyke College student Meisha Lamvohee, 16, said: “I’ve always been interested in engineering. I’m the sort of person who takes things apart at home so I can find out how they’re made, and then put them back together again.
“It was interesting to see how everyone at Ideal Heating has their specific role, and how they all come together to work as a team.
“Thanks to Ideal Heating for the tour, it was great to find out how boilers and heat pumps work, and what the business is doing in Hull.”
National Manufacturing Day showcases the variety of modern manufacturing careers, as well as promoting opportunities for women in STEM and widening diversity in the industry. It also looks to attract new talent for businesses looking to develop their future skills pipeline.