Job Descriptions

Community development workers help people to improve the quality of life in their local area.;

Community arts workers help local communities plan and take part in activities like drama, dance, painting and photography.;

Sports development officers organise projects and training to encourage people to take part in sport and have a healthier lifestyle.;

Animal care workers look after animals in places like kennels, rescue centres and sanctuaries.;

Farm workers raise livestock and plant and harvest crops, using agricultural machinery.;

Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels or catteries.;

Business development managers find new customers, and persuade existing ones to buy extra services.;

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

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

Planning and development surveyors assess, design and manage development projects in towns, cities and rural areas.;

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

Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.;

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

Leather craftworkers make clothes, shoes and accessories from leather, using traditional methods.;

Removals workers move household and office furniture and other items from one location to another.;

Warehouse workers take delivery of goods and pack orders for dispatch.;

Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by man-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.;

Police community support officers (PCSOs) work in a neighbourhood policing team dealing with minor offences and crime prevention.;

Specialist search and rescue workers help locate and rescue people from hazardous environments.;

Electricity generation workers operate and maintain equipment in power stations.;