Engineering Technician
Tasks
- Carries out stock takes.
- Completes documentation such as project records, safety reports.
- Provides health and safety inductions and adheres to health and safety procedures.
- Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
- Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation;.
- Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
- Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
- Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 15% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£35,763 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for engineering technician is £35,763
2,800 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 2,800. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for engineering technician roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £35,763 per year. That is about £2,980 per month or £18.34 per hour. New workers generally start on £25,200, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £72,237
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 2,800 people are employed in the region.
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