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  1. Boat builder

    Alternative titles for this job include Marine craftsperson, shipwright

    Boat builders construct, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.

    Salary: £24,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance Construction and trades

  2. 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: £30,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance

  3. 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: Engineering and maintenance Transport

  4. TV or film sound technician

    Alternative titles for this job include Production sound mixer, sound recordist

    Sound technicians are responsible for recording the voices and background noise on TV and film shoots.

    Salary: £24,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Creative and media Engineering and maintenance

  5. 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

  6. Non-destructive testing technician

    Alternative titles for this job include NDT technician

    Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians test the safety of materials and components used in structures, machinery and manufactured goods.

    Salary: £28,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Engineering and maintenance Manufacturing

  7. 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 maintenance Transport

  8. 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: Manufacturing Engineering and maintenance

  9. Steel fixer

    Steel fixers install and tie together steel bars and mesh that are used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.

    Salary: £22,000 to £45,000

    Found in: Construction and trades Engineering and maintenance

  10. 3D printing technician

    3D printing technicians make different products, such as medical implants, car parts, aircraft parts or fashion accessories.

    Salary: £25,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Computing, technology and digital Manufacturing