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  1. Fast fit technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Motor vehicle fitter

    Fast fit technicians repair and replace worn or damaged tyres, exhausts, batteries and parts.

    Salary: £21,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Transport and logistics


  2. Forklift driver

    Alternative titles for this job include Forklift operator, forklift truck driver

    Forklift drivers move, load and unload goods in warehouses, depots, ports and airports.

    Salary: £23,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  3. Helicopter pilot

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Helicopter pilots fly single- and multi-engined helicopters for business, leisure or emergency services.

    Salary: £25,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  4. HGV driver

    Alternative titles for this job include LGV driver, tanker driver, lorry driver

    HGV drivers transport and deliver products including bulk materials and liquids between suppliers and customers.

    Salary: £25,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  5. Hospital porter

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Hospital porters move patients, equipment and medical supplies around a hospital.

    Salary: £24,000 to £26,000

    Found in: Health and science Transport and logistics


  6. Import-export clerk

    Alternative titles for this job include Shipping agent, freight forwarder, import-export agent

    Import-export clerks ship goods to and from the UK by road, rail, air and sea.

    Salary: £18,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  7. Merchant Navy deck officer

    Alternative titles for this job include Navigation officer

    Merchant Navy deck officers look after the day-to-day running and navigation of ships, and take care of passengers and cargo.

    Salary: £30,000 to £80,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  8. Merchant Navy rating

    Alternative titles for this job include Engine rating, deck rating, seafarer

    Merchant Navy ratings carry out a wide range of jobs to help the day-to-day running of a ship.

    Salary: £19,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  9. Motor mechanic

    Alternative titles for this job include Light vehicle technician, hybrid and electric vehicle technician

    Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.

    Salary: £22,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Transport and logistics


  10. Motorcycle mechanic

    Alternative titles for this job include Motorcycle technician, motorbike mechanic

    Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.

    Salary: £18,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Transport and logistics


  11. Motorsport engineer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Motorsport engineers design, test and build racing cars, rally cars and motorcycles.

    Salary: £27,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Engineering and manufacturing Transport and logistics


  12. Packer

    Alternative titles for this job include Order packer, packaging worker, bottler

    Packers work in factories and warehouses, putting products into containers like boxes, crates and bottles to be sent out for delivery.

    Salary: £20,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  13. Patient transport service controller

    Alternative titles for this job include Patient transport service call handler

    Patient transport service controllers arrange transport to take frail or vulnerable people to and from medical appointments.

    Salary: £24,000 to £26,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  14. Port operative

    Alternative titles for this job include Stevedore, port worker, passenger operations worker

    Port operatives work with cargo, passengers and marine craft in ports and harbours.

    Salary: £24,000 to £31,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  15. Postperson

    Alternative titles for this job include Postal delivery worker

    A postperson collects and sorts letters and parcels, and delivers them to homes and businesses in the community.

    Salary: £23,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  16. RAF aviator

    Alternative titles for this job include Enlisted aviator

    RAF aviators make up the majority of RAF personnel and maintain its ability to fight and fly.

    Salary: £25,000 to £36,000

    Found in: Protective services Transport and logistics


  17. 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


  18. 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


  19. Railway signaller

    Alternative titles for this job include Points operator, signal operator

    Railway signallers operate the signals and points on rail tracks to keep trains running safely and on time.

    Salary: £29,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics


  20. 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



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