Job Descriptions

Food packaging operatives work on production lines to put food and drink products into containers, cans or packets.;

Demolition operatives dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous materials, and carry out salvage operations.;

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

Port operatives work with cargo, passengers and marine craft in ports and harbours.;

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

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

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

Food manufacturing inspectors make sure companies meet hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.;

Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.;

Street food traders run their own businesses, serving customers food and drinks from a stall or van.;

Footwear manufacturing operatives make shoes, boots and sports footwear for all ages.;

Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.;

Textile operatives spin natural and synthetic material into yarns and fabrics for use in clothing, furnishings and industrial products.;