Ensuring that sufficient materials and products are available to meet customer requirements. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the hazardous Mineral Products Industry which includes quarrying and deep mining. The industry directly employs 78,000 people in the UK and supplies industries with a combined turnover of £495bn. The Mineral Products Industry is a vital
Specialist Tyre Operative
Working on heavy or commercial vehicles, carrying out both scheduled tyre maintenance and emergency response work across a wide variety of locations. Occupational Profile Specialist Tyre Operatives (STO) are highly skilled and predominantly work on heavy or commercial vehicles from specially equipped mobile units. This role can also be referred to as Commercial Tyre Technician/Fitter,
Motorcycle Technician (Repair and Maintenance)
Servicing and repairing motorcycles within either the franchised or independent motorcycle sector. Occupational Profile A motorcycle technician services and repairs motorcycles, motorised scooters, all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), tricycles and vehicles where the rider sits astride the frame, within either the franchised or independent motorcycle sector. A motorcycle technician works on all of the systems of the
Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Lift Electromechanic
A Stairlift is a mechanism used for transporting less able persons up and down stairways. A Lifting Platform is a mechanism to raise a wheelchair and its occupant to overcome a step or similar vertical barrier. A Service Lift (also known as a Dumb‐waiter) is a mechanism used for transporting small goods from one floor
New Furniture Product Developer
Developing new and improved furniture products such as domestic and office furniture. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the Furniture, Furnishings and Interiors manufacturing industry. The UK furniture, bed and furnishings manufacturing is substantial with over 8,000 companies contributing over £11 billion to the country’s GDP. Over a quarter of a million jobs are
Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) Professional (Degree)
Analysing, interpreting and evaluating technical information, concepts and ideas to propose solutions to problems. Occupational Profile In the following document, the term “energetics” is used to describe hazardous materials such as explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics. Reference is also made to energetic items, which are devices containing energetic materials that are designed to function in a
Ordnance Munitions Explosives Technician
To be involved in or contribute to the design and operation of OME by preparing explosives compositions and devices. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the ordnance, munitions and explosives (OME) sector in small, medium and large organisations in the public and private sectors. These include the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force,
Packaging Professional (Degree)
Leading on technical packaging delivery programmes and projects for a multitude of products. Occupational Profile Packaging professionals lead on technical packaging delivery programmes and projects for a multitude of products including food and drink, consumer electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automotive components. The fundamental role of packaging is to protect, preserve and promote the contents. Packaging
Marine Surveyor (Degree)
Inspecting marine vessels to ensure they comply with standards and regulations. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the commercial and leisure maritime sectors, including maritime regulators, classification societies, small commercial vessel certifying authorities, port authorities, marine insurers, brokers, survey companies and consultancy companies, including large, medium-sized and small employers. The broad purpose of the
Marine Technical Superintendent (Degree)
Overseeing vessel performance and the technical and operational condition of vessels. Occupational Profile The Marine Technical Superintendent (MTS) is a shore-based, technical role responsible for the safe and economic operation of one or more vessels. They oversee vessel performance and are responsible for the technical and operational condition of vessels from an engineering perspective, including
