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3D printing technician

3D printing technicians manufacture products like medical implants, car parts and sports equipment, following digital design plans.

Salary: £27,000 to £45,000

Training time: 2 to 4 years

Found in: Digital Engineering and manufacturing Creative and Design

Aerospace engineer

Alternative titles for this job include Aeronautical engineer

Aerospace engineers design, test, build and maintain aeroplanes, spacecraft and satellites.

Salary: £30,000 to £70,000

Training time: 4 to 6 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Aerospace engineering technician

Alternative titles for this job include Aircraft maintenance technician

Aerospace engineering technicians build, test and maintain commercial and military aircraft, and satellites.

Salary: £27,000 to £50,000

Training time: 3 to 4 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Automotive engineer

Automotive engineers design, test and build cars, vans, lorries, buses and motorbikes.

Salary: £26,000 to £48,000

Training time: 3 to 5 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Blacksmith

Alternative titles for this job include Forge worker, artist blacksmith

Blacksmiths create decorative and everyday items using different metals, and make and repair industrial tools and equipment.

Salary: Variable

Training time: Variable

Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing

Car manufacturing worker

Alternative titles for this job include Car maker, assembly line worker, motor vehicle assembler

Car manufacturing workers build motor vehicles by assembling parts on a production line.

Salary: £22,000 to £32,000

Training time: 0 to 1 year

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Chemical engineer

Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.

Salary: £34,000 to £65,000

Training time: 2 to 4 years

Found in: Health and science Engineering and manufacturing

Chemical engineering technician

Chemical engineering technicians develop processes used in the manufacturing of medicines, food, textiles and fuels.

Salary: £25,000 to £42,000

Training time: 2 to 4 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Health and science

Chemical plant process operator

Alternative titles for this job include Chemical process operator, chemical plant worker

Chemical plant process operators control machinery that makes products like paints, plastics, solvents and cosmetics.

Salary: £22,000 to £34,000

Training time: 0 to 3 years

Found in: Health and science Engineering and manufacturing

CNC machinist

Alternative titles for this job include CNC operator

Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinists make precision parts for the engineering and manufacturing industries.

Salary: £25,000 to £42,000

Training time: 2 to 4 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Electrical engineer

Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment in lots of different industries.

Salary: £27,000 to £58,000

Training time: 3 to 5 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Electrical engineering technician

Electrical engineering technicians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment, systems and controls.

Salary: £24,000 to £48,000

Training time: 3 to 5 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Electricity generation worker

Alternative titles for this job include Power station worker

Electricity generation workers operate and maintain equipment in power stations.

Salary: £24,000 to £35,000

Training time: 3 to 4 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Electronics engineer

Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.

Salary: £28,000 to £60,000

Training time: 3 to 5 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Electronics engineering technician

Alternative titles for this job include Electronics maintenance technician, electronics technician

Electronics engineering technicians design, build and maintain electronic systems and components.

Salary: £26,000 to £42,000

Training time: 3 to 4 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Engineering operative

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

Salary: £22,000 to £33,000

Training time: 1 to 4 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Farrier

Farriers look after horses' hooves. They make and fit horseshoes for all types of equine breeds from working animals to racing thoroughbreds.

Salary: Variable

Training time: 3 to 4 years

Found in: Agriculture, environment and animal care Engineering and manufacturing

Food factory worker

Alternative titles for this job include Food process operative, food processing worker

Food factory workers make frozen, tinned, baked and dried products.

Salary: £21,000 to £28,000

Training time: 0 to 1 year

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

Food manufacturing inspector

Alternative titles for this job include Food quality control inspector, food safety officer

Food manufacturing inspectors make sure that processing plants follow hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.

Salary: £27,000 to £45,000

Training time: 2 to 4 years

Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Health and science

Footwear designer-maker

Alternative titles for this job include Shoemaker, footwear manufacturing worker

Footwear designer-makers produce, design and manufacture men's, women's and children's footwear.

Salary: £24,000 to £40,000

Training time: 2 to 3 years

Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing

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