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  1. Network engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Network administrator

    Network engineers design, set up and maintain physical and virtual IT communication systems for organisations.

    Salary: £25,500 to £52,000

    Found in: Digital Engineering and manufacturing

  2. Non-destructive testing technician

    Alternative titles for this job include NDT 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 manufacturing

  3. Nuclear engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Nuclear engineers design and build technology used in areas like power generation, healthcare and defence.

    Salary: £28,000 to £58,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

  4. Nuclear technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Nuclear operating technician, radiation protection technician

    Nuclear technicians are involved in the safety and day-to-day running of nuclear power stations.

    Salary: £24,000 to £43,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

  5. Offshore drilling worker

    Alternative titles for this job include Driller, assistant driller, derrickhand

    Offshore drilling workers extract oil and gas from under the seabed, working from platforms and rigs.

    Salary: £25,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

  6. Packaging technologist

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.

    Salary: £23,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing

  7. Paint sprayer

    Alternative titles for this job include Automotive refinisher, bodyshop worker, paint technician

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

    Salary: £23,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing

  8. Pattern cutter

    Alternative titles for this job include Costume 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: Engineering and manufacturing Creative and Design

  9. Pipe fitter

    Alternative titles for this job include Pipefitter

    Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and sprinklers in factories, commercial premises, ships and large buildings like power stations.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and the built environment Engineering and manufacturing

  10. Pre-press operator

    Alternative titles for this job include Pre-press technician

    Pre-press operators work in the printing industry, getting artwork from a client and supplying the printing plates used on a press.

    Salary: £16,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Creative and Design Engineering and manufacturing

  11. Production manager (manufacturing)

    Alternative titles for this job include Operations manager

    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: Engineering and manufacturing

  12. Production worker (manufacturing)

    Alternative titles for this job include Process operative, factory worker

    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: Engineering and manufacturing

  13. Quarry engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Mining engineer

    Quarry engineers investigate potential sites, oversee extraction operations and restore sites at the end of their commercial life.

    Salary: £28,000 to £56,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment

  14. Quarry worker

    Alternative titles for this job include Quarry operative, opencast mine worker, opencast miner

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

    Salary: £22,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment

  15. RAF officer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    RAF officers work in a number of roles and are responsible for the welfare and discipline of personnel under their command.

    Salary: £33,000 to £51,000

    Found in: Protective services Transport and logistics Engineering and manufacturing

  16. Rail track maintenance worker

    Alternative titles for this job include Railway worker, track operative

    Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.

    Salary: £28,000 to £43,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics Engineering and manufacturing

  17. Recycled metals worker

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Recycled metals workers grade, sort, clean and bale scrap metal for recycling.

    Salary: £20,000 to £24,000

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

  18. Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer

    Alternative titles for this job include Air-con engineer, HVAC engineer

    Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers fit, service and repair cooling systems in buildings, storage and transport.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Construction and the built environment

  19. Renewable energy engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include Sustainable energy engineer, green energy engineer

    Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.

    Salary: £31,000 to £61,000

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

  20. Roadside assistance technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Roadside recovery technician, motor vehicle breakdown engineer

    Roadside assistance technicians help people whose vehicles have broken down.

    Salary: £30,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Transport and logistics

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