Graduates urged to think hi-tech - graduate jobs

Job-seeking graduates may want to hone their engineering skills, as it could enable them to work on aerospace test systems and Formula 1 equipment.

Hi-tech engineering companies say they are looking for skilled workers, but are struggling to find those with the necessary training.

The sector can offer a host of exciting opportunities but the attitude towards it is holding many young people back from applying.

Moog - which designed the retractable roof over the centre court at Wimbledon, works on aerospace test systems and manufactures Formula 1 precision control valves - said youngsters' perspective needed to change.

Regional manager Steve Darnell told the BBC: "We need to change the way young people think about engineering."

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