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  1. Textile operative

    Alternative titles for this job include

    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: Engineering and manufacturing


  2. Textiles production manager

    Alternative titles for this job include Textiles manufacturing manager

    Textiles production managers look after all stages of textiles manufacturing.

    Salary: £24,000 to £68,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Sales, marketing and procurement


  3. 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


  4. Toolmaker

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Toolmakers make the precision tools that are used in manufacturing to create products and parts.

    Salary: £15,000 to £33,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing


  5. Upholsterer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Upholsterers pad, cover and re-cover furniture with materials like leather, suede or cotton.

    Salary: £15,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Creative and Design


  6. Vehicle body repairer

    Alternative titles for this job include Panel beater, motor vehicle body repairer

    Vehicle body repairers mend damaged vehicle parts and bodywork using metalworking and finishing techniques.

    Salary: £15,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing


  7. Watch or clock repairer

    Alternative titles for this job include Horologist, clock maker

    Watch and clock repairers fix, service and restore customers' timepieces and those held in collections.

    Salary: £21,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing


  8. 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


  9. Water treatment worker

    Alternative titles for this job include Water quality technician, water treatment operator

    Water treatment workers treat and process clean water and waste water.

    Salary: £17,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Health and science


  10. 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


  11. Wind turbine technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Renewable energy technician

    Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.

    Salary: £25,000 to £47,000

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


  12. Window fabricator

    Alternative titles for this job include Fenestration fabricator, window manufacturer, window maker

    Window fabricators make windows, doors, glass panels and curtain walls for homes and businesses.

    Salary: £20,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing


  13. Windscreen fitter

    Alternative titles for this job include Windscreen repairer, vehicle glazing technician

    Windscreen fitters repair and replace damaged glass on cars, vans, buses and lorries.

    Salary: £16,000 to £24,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics Engineering and manufacturing


  14. 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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