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  1. Thatcher

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Thatchers use traditional craft skills, materials and tools to repair and replace thatched roofs.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Creative and Design Agriculture, environment and animal care


  2. Thermal insulation engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Pipework lagger, thermal insulation installer

    Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in offices, factories, schools and hospitals.

    Salary: £20,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  3. Tiler

    Alternative titles for this job include Wall tiler, floor tiler, ceramic tiler

    Tilers fix tiles to walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops and restaurants, using materials like ceramics, slate, stone and marble.

    Salary: £21,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  4. Town planning assistant

    Alternative titles for this job include Town planning technician

    Town planning assistants process development applications, gather site data, create technical plans and give advice on regulations.

    Salary: £24,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Business and administration Construction and the built environment


  5. Transport planner

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.

    Salary: £20,000 to £44,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics Construction and the built environment


  6. Water network operative

    Alternative titles for this job include Leakage operative, distribution technician, network service technician

    Water network operatives lay and maintain the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply water to homes and businesses.

    Salary: £18,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  7. Welder

    Alternative titles for this job include Pipe welder, MIG welder, TIG welder, arc welder, boilermaker

    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: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  8. Window cleaner

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Window cleaners work on domestic and commercial premises, cleaning windows, doors and other glass surfaces.

    Salary: £16,000 to £23,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment


  9. Wood machinist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Wood machinists cut and shape timber for products like cabinets, staircases, mouldings and frames for doors and windows.

    Salary: £23,000 to £31,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment



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