The
Career role
directory
Use our handy jobs index to learn all about science-related careers you’ve definitely heard of… and some you probably haven’t! Whether you’re aspirational about your impact, status, or salary, there’s a career for everyone here.
Where will your career take you?
Use the form below to search for a job title of interest or browse all of the roles filtered by sector.
Production Worker (Manufacturing)
Average Salary
£25,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
From medicines to batteries, products need people. This job is perfect for hands-on folks who are great at spotting flaws, quality testing, and working with all kinds of machinery.
Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Average Salary
£44,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
Production managers have BIG jobs and salaries to match BIG responsibilities. Looking after manufacturing processes means making sure machinery, staff, systems, and schedules all run smoothly.
Engineering Operative
Average Salary
£27,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
Making, maintaining, and repairing machinery and tools for different industries is at the heart of this job. If you like maths, tech, and problem-solving, this job might be for you.
Food Process Operative
Average Salary
£20,500 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Sometimes!
This job keeps food production on track, making sure machines and processes run smoothly and safely. It's super important for preventing major food shortages or price hikes.
Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Average Salary
£38,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not usually!
This job is all about keeping machines and production lines running smoothly. You might use CAD (computer-aided design), test systems, or set up high-tech gear.
Oil and Gas Operations Manager
Average Salary
£55,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
This exciting career explores where to find new fuel pockets and how to capture and use these on land and at sea. Work could involve travel to all kinds of environments.
Paper Maker
Average Salary
£22,000 per annum
Need a Lab Coat?
Not for this role
Transforming wood pulp and recycled materials into tissue or cardboard is no easy job. It takes skilled pros who know the right process to make a particular paper or the perfect packaging.
Where to Next
It can be a bit overwhelming to think about your career path. The choices seem endless. Use the links below to help whittle down your options.
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