Engineering and maintenance

• Acoustics consultant

  Acoustician, acoustics engineer

  Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.

• Aerospace engineer

  Aeronautical engineer

  Aerospace engineers design, build and maintain planes, spacecraft and satellites.

• Aerospace engineering technician

  Aerospace engineering technicians design, build, test and repair civil and military aircraft.

• Agricultural contractor

  Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.

• Agricultural engineer

  Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.

• Agricultural engineering technician

  Agricultural engineering technicians help to solve practical engineering problems in land-based industries.

• 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.

• Analytical textile technologist

  Analytical textile technologists produce technical textiles for industries like automotive and healthcare.

• Audio-visual technician

  AV technician

  Audio-visual technicians install and operate visual, sound and lighting equipment at conference centres, schools, colleges and events.

• Auto electrician

  Auto electricians fit and repair the electrics in motor vehicles.

• Automotive engineer

  Automotive engineers design, develop, test and build cars and motorbikes.

• Boat builder

  Marine craftsperson, shipwright

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

• Bottler

  Bottling operative

  Bottlers fill, pack and operate bottling machinery in food, drink and bottling factories.

• Broadcast engineer

  Broadcast engineers make sure television, radio and online programmes are broadcast at the right times and are high quality.

• Building control officer

  Building control surveyor

  Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.

• Building services engineer

  Building services engineers design, install and service equipment and systems in buildings like offices and shops.

• Building site inspector

  Clerk of works, building site supervisor

  Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.

• CAD technician

  Computer-aided design (CAD) technicians use software to design buildings, machinery, goods and components.

• CNC machinist

  CNC operator

  Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinists make precision parts for the engineering and manufacturing industries.

• Caretaker

  Janitor

  Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and flats, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.

• 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.

• Chemical engineer

  Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.

• Chemical engineering technician

  Chemical engineering technicians help to research, develop and manufacture plastics, medicines, foods, textiles and fuel.

• Chimney sweep

  Chimney sweeps clean the chimneys and flues of open fires and other coal, gas, oil and wood-fired heating systems.

• Civil engineer

  Engineering consultant

  Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, from bridges and buildings to transport links and sports stadiums.

• Civil engineering technician

  Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.

• Clinical engineer

  Biomedical engineer, bio-engineer

  Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain equipment for diagnosing illness and treating patients.

• Construction plant mechanic

  Construction plant mechanics make sure that heavy plant machinery like diggers and dumper trucks is well maintained and working safely.

• 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.

• Cycle mechanic

  Bike mechanic, bicycle technician

  Cycle mechanics build, repair and service all kinds of bikes.

• Design and development engineer

  Research engineer, industrial designer

  Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems.

• Diver

  Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.

• Domestic appliance service engineer

  White goods engineer

  Domestic appliance service engineers install and repair household goods like washing machines and fridges.

• Drone pilot

  Unmanned aerial vehicle pilot, UAV pilot

  Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.

• Electrical engineer

  Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment.

• Electrical engineering technician

  Electrical engineering technicians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment and controls.

• Electrician

  Electrical fitter, electrical technician, installation electrician

  Electricians fit, service and fix electrical equipment, circuits, machinery and wiring.

• Electricity distribution worker

  Transmission worker

  Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.

• Electricity generation worker

  Power station worker

  Electricity generation workers operate and maintain equipment in power stations.

• Electronics engineer

  Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.

• Electronics engineering technician

  Electronics maintenance technician

  Electronics engineering technicians design, build and maintain electronic systems and components.

• Energy engineer

  Renewable energy engineer

  Energy engineers research, design and build power generation plants, and work in the oil and gas industry.

• Engineering construction craftworker

  Engineering construction craftworkers fit and repair machinery and equipment on structures ranging from oil rigs to sports stadiums.

• Engineering construction technician

  Engineering construction technicians install, service and repair machines and equipment in buildings, factories and industrial plants.

• Engineering craft machinist

  Engineering craft machinists use lathes, cutters and grinders to make parts used in manufacturing and engineering.

• Engineering maintenance technician

  Engineering maintenance technicians service and repair equipment in industries like manufacturing, production and transport.

• Engineering operative

  Engineering operatives use hand and machine tools to do jobs across different industries.

• Ergonomist

  Human factors specialist

  Ergonomists help to make sure that equipment and machinery is safe and easy to use.

• Farrier

  Farriers prepare and treat horses' hooves, and make and fit horseshoes.

• Food factory worker

  Food process operative, food processing worker

  Food factory workers make frozen, tinned, baked and dried products.

• Forklift truck engineer

  Forklift truck engineers service and repair lift trucks.

• 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.

• Foundry process operator

  Foundry worker

  Foundry process operators make metal castings and parts used in industry.

• Furniture maker

  Cabinet maker, craft woodworker

  Furniture makers make and restore items like chairs, tables, beds and display cabinets.

• Garage manager

  Service centre manager, vehicle workshop manager, workshop controller

  Garage managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a garage workshop.

• Gas mains layer

  Gas networks operative (main laying)

  Gas mains layers install and maintain the pipelines that supply homes and businesses with gas.

• Gas service technician

  Gas installation engineer, gas maintenance engineer

  Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.

• Glazier

  Glass installer

  Glaziers install and repair glass in houses, hotels, offices and shops.

• Handyperson

  Handyman, handywoman

  Handypersons carry out minor repairs and small jobs in people's homes and businesses.

• Heating and ventilation engineer

  Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning in large buildings like factories, schools and hospitals.

• Helicopter engineer

  Helicopter technician, aviation engineer, aircraft engineer

  Helicopter engineers service and repair helicopters.

• 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.

• Lift engineer

  Lift technician, escalator engineer

  Lift engineers install, service and repair lifts and escalators.

• Lighting technician

  Gaffer

  Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting for concerts, conferences and theatre, or in film and TV productions.

• Live sound engineer

  Live sound engineers control the sound at events like theatre performances, music concerts and festivals.

• Lock keeper

  Canal lock keeper, river lock keeper

  Lock keepers open and close lock gates on canals and rivers to allow leisure and commercial boats to pass through.

• Locksmith

  Locksmiths install, repair and maintain locks for homes and businesses.

• Maintenance fitter

  Engineering maintenance fitter, maintenance engineer

  Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.

• Manufacturing systems engineer

  Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing equipment and assembly production lines.

• Marine engineer

  Marine engineers design, build, test and repair boats, ships, underwater craft, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.

• Marine engineering technician

  Shipbuilding technician

  Marine engineering technicians design, build, service and repair boats and ships.

• Materials engineer

  Materials scientist

  Materials engineers research the behaviour of materials used in industry to make them stronger, lighter and more hard-wearing.

• Materials technician

  Materials technicians test the behaviour of materials under different conditions to help develop new products and improve existing ones.

• Mechanical engineer

  Mechanical engineers develop and design the components and machinery used in manufacturing, construction and other industries.

• Mechanical engineering technician

  Mechanical maintenance technician

  Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial plant machinery and parts.

• Merchant Navy engineering officer

  Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.

• Metrologist

  Metrology technician, metrology engineer

  Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.

• Model maker

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

• Motor mechanic

  Light vehicle service technician, car mechanic

  Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.

• Motor vehicle breakdown engineer

  Roadside recovery technician, roadside assistance technician

  Motor vehicle breakdown engineers help people whose vehicles have broken down.

• Motor vehicle fitter

  Fast fit technician

  Motor vehicle fitters repair and replace worn or damaged tyres, exhausts, batteries and parts.

• Motorcycle mechanic

  Motorcycle technician, motorbike mechanic

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

• Motorsport engineer

  Motorsport engineers design, build and test racing cars and bikes.

• Naval architect

  Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.

• Non-destructive testing technician

  NDT technician

  Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians test materials and components used in buildings, structures and machinery.

• Nuclear engineer

  Nuclear engineers are responsible for the safe running of nuclear power stations.

• Nuclear technician

  Nuclear operating technician, radiation protection technician

  Nuclear technicians maintain equipment and monitor radiation levels in nuclear power stations.

• Offshore drilling worker

  Driller, assistant driller, derrickhand

  Offshore drilling workers drill for undersea oil and gas on offshore rigs.

• 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.

• Patent attorney

  Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents on new inventions, designs or processes.

• Physicist

  Physicists study matter and try to work out why it behaves like it does.

• Pipe fitter

  Pipefitter

  Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and pumps in factories, commercial premises and large buildings like power stations.

• Plumber

  Plumbers fit and service hot and cold water systems, heating systems and drainage networks.

• Product designer

  Industrial designer, 3D designer, prototype designer, inventor

  Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.

• Quality control assistant

  Quality control technician, quality assurance inspector

  Quality control assistants check that control systems and products meet recognised standards.

• Quantity surveyor

  Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.

• Quarry engineer

  Mining engineer

  Quarry engineers explore new sites, oversee extraction operations and manage sites at the end of their commercial life.

• Quarry worker

  Quarry operative, opencast mine worker, opencast miner

  Quarry workers dig out and process rock, slate, gravel and sand from quarries or mines.

• Rail engineering technician

  Rolling stock engineer

  Rail engineering technicians install and service mechanical and electrical systems on trains.

• Rail track maintenance worker

  Railway worker

  Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.

• Railway signaller

  Points operator, signal operator

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

• Recycling operative

  Kerbside collector

  Recycling operatives collect recyclables like glass, paper and plastics from homes and businesses for sorting at waste collection sites.

• 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.

• Road worker

  Road construction operative, highways operative

  Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.

• Robotics engineer

  Automation engineer

  Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.

• Roustabout

  Oil rig worker, oil and gas worker

  Roustabouts work on oil and gas rigs, maintaining equipment, unloading supplies and helping the drilling team.

• Satellite engineer

  Satellite systems technician

  Satellite engineers install and repair telecoms equipment and satellite systems.

• Security systems installer

  Security systems installers fit and service electronic systems that detect intruders or control access to buildings and sites.

• Shoe repairer

  Shoe repairers mend footwear, and items like belts and bags.

• Signalling technician

  Signalling technicians maintain and repair rail telecommunications equipment and signalling systems.

• Smart meter installer

  Smart meter installers fit gas and electricity meters in customers' homes and businesses.

• Steel erector

  A steel erector assembles the metal framework of new buildings, and structures like bridges and tunnels.

• Steel fixer

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

• Sterile services technician

  Decontamination technician

  Sterile services technicians clean and decontaminate equipment used in hospital operating theatres, clinics and wards.

• Structural engineer

  Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.

• 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.

• Technical brewer

  Technical brewers are in charge of the whole process of beer production and packaging.

• Technical surveyor

  Surveying technician

  Technical surveyors carry out tasks to support chartered surveyors, architects and engineers.

• 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.

• Textile machinery technician

  Textile machinery technicians maintain, service and repair machinery used in textiles manufacturing.

• Thatcher

  Thatchers use traditional craft skills, materials and tools to replace and repair thatched roofs.

• Thermal insulation engineer

  Pipework lagger

  Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in factories and buildings.

• Toolmaker

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

• Upholsterer

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

• Vehicle body repairer

  Panel beater, motor vehicle body repairer

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

• 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.

• Watch or clock repairer

  Horologist, clock maker

  Clock and watch repairers mend and restore clocks and watches.

• Water network operative

  Distribution technician, leakage operative, network service technician

  Water network operatives look after the pipes, mains and pumping stations that supply homes and businesses with water.

• Water treatment worker

  Water quality technician, water treatment operator

  Water quality technicians treat and clean drinking water and process waste water.

• Wind turbine technician

  Renewable energy technician

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

• Window fitter

  Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.

• Windscreen fitter

  Windscreen repairer

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