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  1. Engineering operative

    Engineering operatives make, service and repair machinery and tools across lots of different industries.

    Salary: £22,000 to £33,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  2. Food packaging operative

    Food packaging operatives work on production lines, putting food and drink products into containers, cans and packets.

    Salary: £21,000 to £29,000

    Found in: Delivery and storage, Manufacturing


  3. Food scientist

    Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.

    Salary: £24,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Manufacturing, Science and research


  4. Footwear manufacturing operative

    Footwear manufacturing operatives make shoes, boots, slippers, sports and dance footwear for all ages.

    Salary: £18,000 to £25,000

    Found in: Manufacturing


  5. Foundry moulder

    Foundry moulders create moulds and castings to make parts and components for use in industry and manufacturing.

    Salary: £23,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  6. Garment technologist

    Garment technologists choose the right fabrics and designs for manufacturers to make clothes at a set cost.

    Salary: £20,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Manufacturing, Science and research


  7. Glassmaker

    Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Creative and media, Manufacturing


  8. Leather craftworker

    Leather craftworkers make clothes, shoes and accessories from leather, using traditional methods.

    Salary: £21,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Manufacturing, Creative and media


  9. Maintenance fitter

    Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.

    Salary: £23,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  10. Manufacturing systems engineer

    Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.

    Salary: £26,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  11. Marine engineer

    Marine engineers build and repair boats, ships, submarines, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.

    Salary: £27,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Environment and land, Manufacturing, Science and research


  12. Materials engineer

    Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.

    Salary: £27,000 to £52,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing, Science and research


  13. Materials technician

    Materials technicians test how materials behave under different conditions to help develop new products and improve existing ones.

    Salary: £20,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Science and research, Manufacturing, Engineering and maintenance


  14. Mechanical engineering technician

    Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machines and parts.

    Salary: £28,000 to £47,000

    Found in: Construction and trades, Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  15. Metrologist

    Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.

    Salary: £26,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Science and research, Manufacturing, Engineering and maintenance


  16. Microbrewer

    Microbrewers produce and market their own alcoholic drinks like beers, ciders and gins.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Hospitality and food, Manufacturing


  17. Motor mechanic

    Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.

    Salary: £22,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Manufacturing, Engineering and maintenance


  18. Motorsport engineer

    Motorsport engineers design, test and build racing cars, rally cars and motorcycles.

    Salary: £27,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing, Sports and leisure


  19. Musical instrument maker and repairer

    Musical instrument makers and repairers construct new musical instruments and fix ones that have been damaged.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Creative and media, Manufacturing


  20. Naval architect

    Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.

    Salary: £25,000 to £65,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing



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