Environment and land
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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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Agricultural inspector
Agricultural inspectors make sure animal welfare regulations are followed in farms and dairies.
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Agronomist
Crop scientist, agricultural consultant, agronomy manager
Agronomists advise farmers on soil management and crop production.
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Arboricultural officer
Tree officer
Arboricultural officers manage and maintain trees for local councils and arboricultural contractors.
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Archaeologist
Archaeologists learn about the past by studying sites and excavating, classifying, recording and preserving objects.
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Bin worker
Refuse collector, waste operative, recycling collector
Bin workers remove waste and recyclables from homes and businesses for disposal or recycling.
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Biologist
Biologists study living things, like animals and plants.
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Botanist
Plant biologist
Botanists study all forms of plant life.
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Building technician
Building technicians support engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects.
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Cartographer
Cartographers collect information about the geography of an area to design and produce maps, charts and plans.
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Cemetery worker
Gravedigger
Cemetery workers prepare and maintain graves and memorial sites.
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Chemical engineer
Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.
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Climate scientist
Climatologist
Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.
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Commercial energy assessor
Commercial energy assessors test how energy-efficient commercial buildings are and produce Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates.
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Countryside officer
Conservation officer
Countryside officers manage, protect and improve the rural environment.
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Countryside ranger
Countryside rangers look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that allow entry to the public.
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Drone pilot
Unmanned aerial vehicle pilot, UAV pilot
Drone pilots remotely operate aircraft used in work like surveying, filmmaking and aerial photography.
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Ecologist
Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.
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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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Environmental consultant
Eco consultant
Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
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Environmental health officer
Environmental health practitioner
Environmental health officers make sure people's surroundings are safe, healthy and hygienic.
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Farm worker
Farm labourer
Farm workers raise livestock and plant and harvest crops, using agricultural machinery.
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Farmer
Farm manager
Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise livestock for food production.
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Fence installer
Fencer, fencing worker
Fence installers fit and repair fences and gates.
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Fish farmer
Aquaculturist
Fish farmers work in small teams to breed and rear fish and shellfish, and harvest them for market.
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Florist
Florists sell flowers and design bouquets for weddings, funerals and special occasions.
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Food manufacturing inspector
Food quality control inspector, food safety officer
Food manufacturing inspectors make sure companies meet hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
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Forest officer
Forester, forest manager, woodland manager, assistant head forester
Forest officers manage forestry workers, plan harvesting activities and monitor planted areas.
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Forestry worker
Forest craftsperson, lumberjack
Forestry workers manage trees, plants and the environment in forests and woodland.
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Gamekeeper
Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
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Garden nursery assistant
Horticultural assistant, garden centre worker
Garden nursery assistants grow plants in nurseries and garden centres, and advise and serve customers.
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Gardener
Gardeners grow and look after plants in private and public green spaces.
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Geoscientist
Geologist
Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation, and analyse rocks to explore its natural mineral and energy resources.
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Geospatial technician
Geographic information systems (GIS) technician
Geospatial technicians collect data to create maps, update satellite navigation systems and plan construction projects.
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Geotechnician
Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples.
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Groundsperson
Greenkeeper
A groundsperson, or greenkeeper, looks after sports grounds like football, cricket or rugby pitches.
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Horticultural manager
Garden centre manager
A horticultural manager grows plants commercially for use in parks, gardens and public spaces.
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Horticultural therapist
Horticultural therapists use gardening to improve their clients' health and wellbeing.
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Horticultural worker
Horticultural workers grow and sell plants in garden centres, and tend to plants in parks and gardens.
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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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Land surveyor
Geographic information systems (GIS) surveyor, geomatics surveyor
Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.
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Landscape architect
Landscape architects plan, design, create and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
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Landscaper
Landscape gardener, landscape designer
Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor and indoor areas.
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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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Meat hygiene inspector
Official auxiliary
Meat hygiene inspectors make sure processing plants and slaughterhouses follow safety and hygiene standards during food production.
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Meteorologist
Weather forecaster, weather scientist
Meteorologists collect and study data from the atmosphere and oceans to make weather forecasts and carry out research.
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Nuclear engineer
Nuclear engineers are responsible for the safe running of nuclear power stations.
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Oceanographer
Oceanographers study the seas and oceans.
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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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Ornithologist
Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
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Palaeontologist
Palaeontologists study the fossils of plants and animals.
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Pest control technician
Pest control officer
Pest control technicians identify and get rid of pests like rats, mice and cockroaches.
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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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Recycled metals worker
Recycled metals workers grade, sort, clean and bale scrap metal for recycling.
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Recycling officer
Recycling officers promote recycling in the community, and run local recycling schemes.
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Research scientist
Research scientists plan and carry out experiments and investigations to broaden scientific knowledge.
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Rural surveyor
Agricultural surveyor
Rural surveyors value the assets of farms and estates, advise clients on legal and tax issues, and plan and develop land use.
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Seismologist
Geophysicist
Seismologists study shock waves created by earthquakes and volcanic activity. They also work in oil, gas and minerals exploration.
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Thermal insulation engineer
Pipework lagger
Thermal insulation engineers install insulating materials around pipes, boilers and ductwork in factories and buildings.
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Tractor driver
Agricultural machinery operator, combine harvester driver, crop sprayer
Tractor drivers operate farm machinery used to plough fields, plant seeds, and spray and harvest crops.
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Tree surgeon
Tree climber, arborist
Tree surgeons carry out tree work including planting, felling, care and maintenance, and hazard assessments.
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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 and businesses with water.
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Water treatment worker
Water quality technician, water treatment operator
Water quality technicians treat and clean drinking water and process 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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Zoologist
Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.