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166 results found

  1. Solar panel installer

    Alternative titles for this job include Photovoltaic (PV) installer, solar PV technician

    Solar panel installers fit and maintain solar panel systems on residential and commercial buildings.

    Salary: £25,000 to £47,000

    Found in: Construction and trades Engineering and maintenance

  2. 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: Construction and trades Engineering and maintenance Environment and land Science and research

  3. Painter and decorator

    Painters and decorators apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to the inside and outside of buildings.

    Salary: £17,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Construction and trades

  4. 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 trades Engineering and maintenance

  5. Model maker

    Model makers create 3D models for use in film and TV, construction, engineering and architecture.

    Salary: £23,000 to £31,000

    Found in: Creative and media Engineering and maintenance

  6. Geospatial technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Geographic information systems (GIS) technician

    Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction and conservation projects.

    Salary: £24,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Science and research Environment and land Computing, technology and digital

  7. Plumber

    Plumbers install and repair water and heating systems in residential households and commercial properties.

    Salary: £24,000 to £46,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance Construction and trades

  8. 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 trades Engineering and maintenance

  9. Electrician

    Alternative titles for this job include Electrical fitter, electrical technician, installation electrician

    Electricians install power, lighting and renewable technologies in buildings. They also inspect and repair electrical control systems and machinery.

    Salary: £26,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance Construction and trades

  10. Domestic energy assessor

    Domestic energy assessors (DEAs) work out the energy efficiency of domestic buildings like houses and flats.

    Salary: £18,000 to £35,000

    Found in: Construction and trades Home services