On a typical day you could:
You could work in an office, in a laboratory or at a manufacturing plant.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Previous experience in the manufacturing and processing industries would be an advantage.
A forklift truck certificate may be useful.
You could take a college course, which would give you some of the skills and knowledge needed in the job, for example:
You'll usually need:
You could get into this job through an apprenticeship, for example:
These apprenticeships can take between 18 months and 3 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for jobs. Some employers may ask for GCSEs in maths, English, IT and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications.
You may be asked to take a maths test along with other assessments, and pass a medical at the interview stage.
You'll need:
With experience, you could move into quality control, lab work, maintenance or shift management.
With further study, you could become a process technician.
