Job Descriptions

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

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.;

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.;

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

Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.;

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

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.;

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rail engineering technicians install and service mechanical and electrical systems across the rail network;