Engineering and maintenance
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Acoustics consultant
Acoustician, acoustics engineer
Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.
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Aerospace engineer
Aeronautical engineer
Aerospace engineers design, build and maintain planes, spacecraft and satellites.
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Aerospace engineering technician
Aerospace engineering technicians design, build, test and repair civil and military aircraft.
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Agricultural contractor
Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.
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Agricultural engineer
Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.
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Agricultural engineering technician
Agricultural engineering technicians help to solve practical engineering problems in land-based industries.
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Air accident investigator
Air accident engineering inspector, air accident operations inspector
Air accident investigators search for the causes of accidents and serious incidents, involving civilian aircraft.
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Audio-visual technician
AV technician
Audio-visual technicians install and operate visual, sound and lighting equipment at conference centres, schools, colleges and events.
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Auto electrician
Auto electricians fit and repair the electrics in motor vehicles.
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Automotive engineer
Automotive engineers design, develop, test and build cars and motorbikes.
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Boat builder
Marine craftsperson, shipwright
Boat builders build, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.
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Bottler
Bottling operative
Bottlers fill, pack and operate bottling machinery in food, drink and bottling factories.
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Broadcast engineer
Broadcast engineers make sure television, radio and online programmes are broadcast at the right times and are high quality.
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Building control officer
Building control surveyor
Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.
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Building services engineer
Building services engineers design, install and service equipment and systems in buildings like offices, hospitals and shopping centres.
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Building site inspector
Clerk of works, building site supervisor
Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.
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CAD technician
Computer-aided design (CAD) technicians use software to design buildings, machinery, goods and components.
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CNC machinist
CNC operator
Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinists make precision parts for the engineering and manufacturing industries.
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Caretaker
Janitor
Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and flats, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.
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Cellar technician
Drinks dispense technician, cellar service engineer, beer quality technician
Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks systems in places like pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.
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Chemical engineer
Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.
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Chemical engineering technician
Chemical engineering technicians help to research, develop and manufacture plastics, medicines, foods, textiles and fuel.
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Chimney sweep
Chimney sweeps clean the chimneys and flues of open fires and other coal, gas, oil and wood-fired heating systems.
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Civil engineer
Engineering consultant
Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, from bridges and buildings to transport links and sports stadiums.
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Civil engineering technician
Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.
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Clinical engineer
Biomedical engineer, bio-engineer
Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain equipment for diagnosing illness and treating patients.
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Construction plant mechanic
Construction plant mechanics make sure that heavy plant machinery like diggers and dumper trucks is well maintained and working safely.
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Critical care technologist
CCT, intensive care unit technician
Critical care technologists (CCTs) make sure equipment used in the care of critically ill patients is safe and effective.
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Cycle mechanic
Bike mechanic, bicycle technician
Cycle mechanics build, repair and service all kinds of bikes.
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Design and development engineer
Research engineer, industrial designer
Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems.
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Diver
Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.
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Domestic appliance service engineer
White goods engineer
Domestic appliance service engineers install and repair household goods like washing machines and fridges.
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Electrical engineer
Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment.
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Electrical engineering technician
Electrical engineering technicians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment and controls.
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Electrician
Electrical fitter, electrical technician, installation electrician
Electricians fit, service and fix electrical equipment, circuits, machinery and wiring.
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Electricity distribution worker
Transmission worker
Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.
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Electricity generation worker
Power station worker
Electricity generation workers operate and maintain equipment in power stations.
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Electronics engineer
Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.
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Electronics engineering technician
Electronics maintenance technician
Electronics engineering technicians design, build and maintain electronic systems and components.
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Energy engineer
Renewable energy engineer
Energy engineers research, design and build power generation plants, and work in the oil and gas industry.
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Engineering construction craftworker
Engineering construction craftworkers fit and repair machinery and equipment on structures ranging from oil rigs to sports stadiums.
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Engineering construction technician
Engineering construction technicians install, service and repair machines and equipment in buildings, factories and industrial plants.
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Engineering craft machinist
Engineering craft machinists use lathes, cutters and grinders to make parts used in manufacturing and engineering.
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Engineering maintenance technician
Engineering maintenance technicians service and repair equipment in industries like manufacturing, production and transport.
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Engineering operative
Engineering operatives use hand and machine tools to do jobs across different industries.
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Ergonomist
Human factors specialist
Ergonomists research ways to design products, workplaces or systems to suit the people who need to use them.
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Farrier
Farriers make and fit horseshoes, and care for horses' hooves.
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Food factory worker
Food process operative, food processing worker
Food factory workers make frozen, tinned, baked and dried products.
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Forklift truck engineer
Forklift truck engineers service and repair lift trucks.
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Foundry mould maker
Moulder, core maker, foundry castings maker
Foundry moulders make moulds to shape molten metal into castings used to make parts for industry.
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Foundry process operator
Foundry worker
Foundry process operators make metal castings and parts used in industry.
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Furniture maker
Cabinet maker, craft woodworker
Furniture makers make and restore items like chairs, tables, beds and display cabinets.
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Garage manager
Service centre manager, vehicle workshop manager, workshop controller
Garage managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a garage workshop.
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Gas mains layer
Gas networks operative (main laying)
Gas mains layers install and maintain the pipelines that supply homes and businesses with gas.
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Gas service technician
Gas installation engineer, gas maintenance engineer
Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.
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Glazier
Glass installer
Glaziers install and repair glass in houses, hotels, offices and shops.
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Handyperson
Handyman, handywoman
Handypersons carry out minor repairs and small jobs in people's homes and businesses.
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Heating and ventilation engineer
Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning in large buildings like factories, schools and hospitals.
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Helicopter engineer
Helicopter technician, aviation engineer, aircraft engineer
Helicopter engineers service and repair helicopters.
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Hydrologist
Water engineer, flood engineer, hydrology engineer
Hydrologists study the impact of rainfall, rivers and waterways on the environment. They also look at sustainable ways to use water.
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Lift engineer
Lift service technician, escalator engineer
Lift engineers install, service and repair lifts and escalators.
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Lighting technician
Gaffer
Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting for concerts, conferences and theatre, or in film and TV productions.
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Live sound engineer
Audio engineer
Live sound engineers control the sound at events like theatre performances, music concerts and festivals.
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Locksmith
Locksmiths install, repair and maintain locks for homes and businesses.
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Maintenance fitter
Engineering maintenance fitter, maintenance engineer
Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
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Manufacturing systems engineer
Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing equipment and assembly production lines.
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Marine engineer
Marine engineers design, build, test and repair boats, ships, underwater craft, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.
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Marine engineering technician
Shipbuilding technician
Marine engineering technicians design, build, service and repair boats and ships.
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Materials engineer
Materials scientist
Materials engineers research the behaviour of materials used in industry to make them stronger, lighter and more hard-wearing.
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Materials technician
Materials technicians test the behaviour of materials under different conditions to help develop new products and improve existing ones.
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Mechanical engineer
Mechanical engineers develop and design the components and machinery used in manufacturing, construction and other industries.
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Mechanical engineering technician
Mechanical maintenance technician
Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial plant machinery and parts.
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Merchant Navy engineering officer
Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.
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Metrologist
Metrology technician, metrology engineer
Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.
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Model maker
Model makers design and create 3D models for TV and film, and for use in engineering, construction and architecture.
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Motor mechanic
Light vehicle service technician, car mechanic
Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.
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Motor vehicle breakdown engineer
Roadside recovery technician, roadside assistance technician
Motor vehicle breakdown engineers help people whose vehicles have broken down.
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Motor vehicle fitter
Fast fit technician
Motor vehicle fitters repair and replace worn or damaged tyres, exhausts, batteries and parts.
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Motorcycle mechanic
Motorcycle technician, motorbike mechanic
Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.
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Motorsport engineer
Motorsport engineers design, build and test racing cars and bikes.
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Naval architect
Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.
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Non-destructive testing technician
NDT technician
Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians test materials and components used in buildings, structures and machinery.
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Nuclear engineer
Nuclear engineers are responsible for the safe running of nuclear power stations.
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Nuclear technician
Nuclear operating technician, radiation protection technician
Nuclear technicians maintain equipment and monitor radiation levels in nuclear power stations.
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Offshore drilling worker
Driller, assistant driller, derrickhand
Offshore drilling workers drill for undersea oil and gas on offshore rigs.
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Oil and gas operations manager
Oil and gas production manager, oil and gas exploration manager
Oil and gas operations managers plan and co-ordinate onshore and offshore exploration and production.
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Patent attorney
Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents on new inventions, designs or processes.
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Physicist
Physicists study matter and try to work out why it behaves like it does.
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Pipe fitter
Pipefitter
Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and pumps in factories, commercial premises and large buildings like power stations.
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Plumber
Plumbers fit and service hot and cold water systems, heating systems and drainage networks.
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Product designer
Industrial designer, 3D designer, prototype designer, inventor
Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.
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Quality control assistant
Quality control technician, quality assurance inspector
Quality control assistants check that control systems and products meet recognised standards.
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Quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.
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Quarry engineer
Mining engineer
Quarry engineers explore new sites, oversee extraction operations and manage sites at the end of their commercial life.
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Quarry worker
Quarry operative, opencast mine worker, opencast miner
Quarry workers dig out and process rock, slate, gravel and sand from quarries or mines.
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Rail engineering technician
Rolling stock engineer
Rail engineering technicians install and service mechanical and electrical systems across the rail network
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Rail track maintenance worker
Railway worker
Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.
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Railway signaller
Points operator, signal operator
Railway signallers operate the signals and points on rail tracks to keep trains running safely and on time.
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Recycling operative
Kerbside collector
Recycling operatives collect recyclables like glass, paper and plastics from homes and businesses for sorting at waste collection sites.
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Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer
Air-con engineer, HVAC engineer
Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers work on air quality and cooling systems in buildings and transport.
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Road worker
Road construction operative, highways operative
Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.
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Robotics engineer
Automation engineer
Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.
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Roustabout
Oil rig worker, oil and gas worker
Roustabouts work on oil and gas rigs, maintaining equipment, unloading supplies and helping the drilling team.
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Satellite engineer
Satellite systems technician
Satellite engineers install and repair telecoms equipment and satellite systems.
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Security systems installer
Security systems installers fit and service electronic systems that detect intruders or control access to buildings and sites.
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Shoe repairer
Shoe repairers mend footwear, and items like belts and bags.
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Signalling technician
Signalling technicians maintain and repair rail telecommunications equipment and signalling systems.
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Smart meter installer
Smart meter installers fit gas and electricity meters in customers' homes and businesses.
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Steel erector
A steel erector assembles the metal framework of new buildings, and structures like bridges and tunnels.
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Steel fixer
Steel fixers install and tie together the steel bars and mesh used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.
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Sterile services technician
Decontamination technician
Sterile services technicians clean and decontaminate equipment used in hospital operating theatres, clinics and wards.
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Structural engineer
Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.
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TV or film sound technician
Production mixer, audio recordist
Sound technicians are responsible for recording the voices and background noise on TV and film shoots.
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Technical brewer
Technical brewers are in charge of the whole process of beer production and packaging.
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Technical surveyor
Surveying technician
Technical surveyors carry out tasks to support chartered surveyors, architects and engineers.
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Telecoms engineer
Telecoms technician, telecommunications engineer
Telecoms engineers work on satellite, digital TV and fibre optic systems, and install broadband, mobile and landline phone networks.
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Textile machinery technician
Textile machinery technicians maintain, service and repair machinery used in textiles manufacturing.
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Textile technologist
Textile technologists produce specialist technical textiles for industries like automotive, manufacturing and healthcare.
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Thatcher
Thatchers use traditional craft skills, materials and tools to replace and repair thatched roofs.
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Thermal insulation engineer
Pipework lagger, thermal insulation installer
Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in factories and buildings.
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Toolmaker
Toolmakers make the precision tools that are used in manufacturing to create products and parts.
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Upholsterer
Upholsterers pad, cover and re-cover furniture with materials like leather, suede or cotton.
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Vehicle body repairer
Panel beater, motor vehicle body repairer
Vehicle body repairers mend damaged vehicle parts and bodywork using metalworking and finishing techniques.
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Vending machine operator
Vending machine operative, vending operator
Vending machine operators fill, maintain and collect money from machines that dispense products like drinks and snacks.
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Watch or clock repairer
Horologist, clock maker
Clock and watch repairers mend and restore clocks and watches.
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Water network operative
Distribution technician, leakage operative, network service technician
Water network operatives look after the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply homes, businesses and industry with water.
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Water treatment worker
Water quality technician, water treatment operator
Water quality technicians treat and process clean water and waste water.
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Wind turbine technician
Renewable energy technician
Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.
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Window fitter
Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.
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Windscreen fitter
Windscreen repairer
Windscreen fitters repair and replace damaged glass on vehicles like cars, lorries and buses.