For National Manufacturing Day (25 September), Lush Manufacturing hosted 150 schoolchildren and students at its Poole Green Hub.
Lush—the inventors of the bath bomb—has been manufacturing in Poole since 1995 and continues to focus on local employment and career progression within its business.
National Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for businesses across the UK to open their doors and showcase the careers, skills, and expertise that the sector has to offer.
At the Poole Green Hub, students took part in hands-on activities, making their own products, learning about the breadth of careers in the industry, and touring Lush’s facility. The Green Hub focuses on waste, recycling, and demonstrating how businesses can have a positive impact on the local environment.
Elena Gronlund, Lush Manufacturing Learning and Development Lead, said: “Lush has been manufacturing fresh, handmade cosmetics in Poole for 30 years, and we are incredibly proud of our local area and community. National Manufacturing Day gives us the opportunity to highlight to young people the careers available on their doorstep, and to offer an insight into the excitement and opportunities in the manufacturing sector.”
Students from Queen Elizabeth’s, Linwood School, St Edward’s, and Magna Academy attended, along with a cohort of homeschooled children.
Julie Beaven, Design and Technology Technician at Magna Academy, said: “Our students really enjoyed the day and have taken away a lot of information to think about. The ethos of Lush is a fantastic example of a sustainable future and we will be using the principles we learned as examples during lessons. As usual, the day was very well organised and we are very grateful to have had the opportunity for our students to attend.”
Lush Manufacturing employs over 880 permanent staff in the UK year-round, with its workforce more than doubling over the festive season. Using intricate handmade techniques and fresh, ethically sourced ingredients, the company produces more than 33 million products annually in the UK—including 11.5 million of its world-famous bath bombs.
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