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  1. Fire safety engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Fire engineer

    Fire safety engineers make sure that buildings are designed to keep people, property and the environment safe from the dangers of fire.

    Salary: £26,000 to £70,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  2. 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

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing


  3. 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

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Health and science


  4. 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

    Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing


  5. Formworker

    Alternative titles for this job include Form carpenter, shuttering carpenter

    Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks that support structures during construction stages.

    Salary: £25,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  6. Foundry moulder

    Alternative titles for this job include Foundry worker, core maker, foundry castings maker

    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 manufacturing


  7. Furniture maker

    Alternative titles for this job include Cabinet maker, upholsterer

    Furniture makers use their craft skills to produce items, including chairs, tables, beds and kitchen cabinets.

    Salary: £23,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  8. Garment technologist

    Alternative titles for this job include Clothing technician, textiles technician

    Garment technologists check the quality of designs, fabrics and products that are sent to manufacturers for production.

    Salary: £23,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Creative and Design


  9. Gas mains layer

    Alternative titles for this job include Gas networks operative, gas engineer assistant

    Gas mains layers install and maintain pipelines that supply homes and businesses with gas.

    Salary: £24,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  10. Gas service technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Gas installation engineer, gas maintenance engineer

    Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing


  11. Glassmaker

    Alternative titles for this job include Craft glassmaker, glass artist

    Craft glassmakers design and create glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off display pieces.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing


  12. Heat pump engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Heat pump installer, heat pump technician, low carbon heating technician

    Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.

    Salary: £24,000 to £46,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  13. Heating and ventilation engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include HVAC engineer

    Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning systems in buildings like offices, schools and hospitals.

    Salary: £20,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment


  14. Heavy vehicle technician

    Alternative titles for this job include HGV mechanic, LGV technician

    Heavy vehicle technicians service and repair lorries, trailers, transporters, forklifts, buses and coaches.

    Salary: £26,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Transport and logistics


  15. Helicopter engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Helicopter technician, aviation engineer, aircraft engineer

    Helicopter engineers maintain, service and repair helicopters.

    Salary: £30,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing


  16. Jewellery designer-maker

    Alternative titles for this job include Silversmith, jeweller

    Jewellery designer-makers create jewellery and decorative products, using materials like gemstones, precious metals, acrylics and enamels.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing


  17. Leather craftworker

    Alternative titles for this job include Leather worker, saddler

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

    Salary: £21,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Creative and Design


  18. Lift engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Lift service technician, escalator engineer

    Lift engineers install, service and repair lifts, escalators and moving walkways.

    Salary: £22,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing


  19. Maintenance fitter

    Alternative titles for this job include Engineering maintenance fitter, maintenance engineer

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

    Salary: £24,000 to £38,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing


  20. Manufacturing systems engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include

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

    Salary: £26,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing



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