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MP visits Pickering's biggest employer producing car parts

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake visited WHS Plastics, Pickering's largest employer, which produces components for Jaguar Land Rover.

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake visited WHS Plastics in Pickering, which produces components for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles. The company operates injection moulding, paint, assembly and tooling operations at its Westgate Carr Road facility and is the largest single employer in Pickering.

Mr Hollinrake said manufacturing was vital to the area's prosperity. 'WHS Pickering is a prime example of high-value British engineering thriving right here in Ryedale,' he said, adding that it provided stable, highly skilled jobs for local people. He said backing such employers was essential to retain talent and train the next generation of engineers.

Plant director David Britson said many people in Pickering might not realise that parts for luxury British vehicles were designed and manufactured there. He described the company's workforce as its greatest asset and said it wanted to attract local jobseekers, school leavers and experienced engineers by offering high-quality, long-term careers in Ryedale. The MP's visit included discussions with staff about modern manufacturing, apprenticeships, technical training and career development.

MP visits Pickering's biggest employer producing car parts
Image: The Press (York)

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In this story: Kevin Hollinrake · WHS Plastics · David Britson · Pickering · Jaguar Land Rover · Ryedale · North Yorkshire

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