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  1. Non-destructive testing technician

    Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians test materials and components used in buildings, structures and machinery.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  2. Packaging technologist

    Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.

    Salary: £23,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Manufacturing


  3. Packer

    Packers work in factories and warehouses, putting products into containers like boxes, crates and bottles to be sent out for delivery.

    Salary: £20,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Delivery and storage, Manufacturing


  4. 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


  5. Patent attorney

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

    Salary: £27,000 to £80,000

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


  6. 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


  7. Product designer

    Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.

    Salary: £22,000 to £45,000

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


  8. 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


  9. 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


  10. 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


  11. 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


  12. Recycling operative

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

    Salary: £13,000 to £24,000

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


  13. Reprographic assistant

    Reprographic assistants use copiers, scanners and printers to make documents, brochures, leaflets and pictures.

    Salary: £17,000 to £25,000

    Found in: Administration, Creative and media, Manufacturing


  14. 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


  15. Roustabout

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

    Salary: £19,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance, Manufacturing


  16. 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


  17. 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


  18. Technical brewer

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

    Salary: £22,000 to £34,000

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


  19. 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


  20. Textile operative

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

    Salary: £16,500 to £24,000

    Found in: Manufacturing



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