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  1. Paint sprayer

    Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.

    Salary: £23,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and trades, Manufacturing


  2. Patent attorney

    Patent attorneys advise clients and companies on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.

    Salary: £35,000 to £95,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Law and legal, Manufacturing


  3. Pattern cutter

    Pattern cutters create templates based on designer drawings, and cut and shape fabrics to make clothing and costume samples.

    Salary: £22,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Manufacturing


  4. Product designer

    Product designers turn ideas for new products into reality, using digital manufacturing, engineering and hand-crafting methods.

    Salary: £26,000 to £46,000

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


  5. Production manager (manufacturing)

    Production managers make sure manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time and of the right quality.

    Salary: £30,000 to £63,000

    Found in: Managerial, Manufacturing


  6. Production worker (manufacturing)

    Production workers manufacture goods and parts in industries like food and drink, pharmaceuticals, battery technology and engineering.

    Salary: £22,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Manufacturing


  7. Quality control officer

    Quality control officers check that a company's products and services meet quality standards.

    Salary: £24,000 to £37,000

    Found in: Administration, Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  8. Quarry worker

    Quarry workers excavate and process rock, slate, gravel and sand from quarries and opencast mines.

    Salary: £22,000 to £35,000

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


  9. Recycling operative

    Recycling operatives collect, sort and recycle materials like glass, metal, paper and plastics from homes and businesses.

    Salary: £23,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Manufacturing, Home services, Government services, Engineering and maintenance


  10. Rolling stock engineering technician

    Rolling stock engineering technicians service, maintain and repair train engines, carriages and other rail vehicles.

    Salary: £30,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing, Transport


  11. Roustabout

    Roustabouts work on oil and gas rigs, maintaining equipment, unloading supplies and helping the drilling team with tasks.

    Salary: £28,000 to £48,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  12. Sewing machinist

    Sewing machinists follow patterns to create products like clothes, textiles, accessories and soft furnishings.

    Salary: £23,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Manufacturing


  13. Sign maker

    Sign makers design, make and install signs for buildings, roads, vehicles and exhibition displays.

    Salary: £20,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Manufacturing


  14. Technical brewer

    Technical brewers are in charge of beer and cider making processes, quality control and packaging.

    Salary: £24,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Manufacturing, Science and research


  15. Textile designer

    Textile designers create designs and patterns for clothes, soft furnishings and materials used in industry and manufacturing.

    Salary: £22,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Manufacturing


  16. Textile operative

    Textile operatives spin natural and synthetic materials into yarns and fabrics for use in clothing, furnishings and industrial products.

    Salary: £22,000 to £29,000

    Found in: Manufacturing


  17. Toolmaker

    Toolmakers make precision tools and parts that are used in manufacturing and engineering.

    Salary: £26,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Manufacturing, Engineering and maintenance


  18. Vehicle body repairer

    Vehicle body repairers mend damaged vehicle parts and bodywork using metalworking and finishing techniques.

    Salary: £22,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  19. Welder

    Welders cut, join and shape metals, alloys and other materials in the manufacturing, construction and engineering industries.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and trades, Manufacturing


  20. Window fabricator

    Window fabricators make windows, doors, glass panels and curtain walls for homes and businesses.

    Salary: £20,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Manufacturing



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