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Meet Aditi, a jewellery and textile designer who loves turning craft into wearable art and building a brand true to her vision.

Marine engineers build and repair boats, ships, submarines, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.

Meet George, a material scientist who loves digging into how materials behave, solving tough problems, and working with teams worldwide.

Meet Robert, a mechanical design engineer who loves collaborating with other engineers and helping create greener vehicles.

Motorsport engineers design, test and build racing cars, rally cars and motorcycles.

Meet James, a motorsport race engineer who loves the science of speed, working with drivers, and finding every edge on the racetrack.

Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.

Offshore drilling workers extract oil and gas from under the seabed, working from platforms and rigs.

Meet Tom, a principal estimator who loves working with diverse teams, exploring different projects, and seeing construction come to life.

Meet Luke, a product designer who loves making physical products, working with entrepreneurs, and bringing ideas to life through design.

Production managers make sure manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time and of the right quality.

Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks, controlling costs and making sure work is completed on time.

Meet Graham, an R&D engineer who loves solving technical challenges, learning from customers, and building better solutions.

Roadside assistance technicians help people whose vehicles have broken down.

UX designers use research to understand their users and create websites, applications and software to meet their needs.

Aerospace engineering technicians build, test and maintain commercial and military aircraft, and satellites.

Agricultural contractors provide services to farmers, like crop planting and spraying, harvesting and animal management.

Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.

Animators bring drawings and computer generated characters to life on screen.

Architectural technicians work closely with architectural teams to create blueprints and technical plans on building projects.

Architectural technologists manage all stages of the technical design and planning process of building projects.

Art editors use images and words to decide what an online or printed magazine looks like.

Automotive engineers design, test and build cars, vans, lorries, buses and motorbikes.

Blacksmiths work with different metals to make and repair decorative, industrial and everyday items.

Boat builders construct, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.

Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on heritage and restoration projects.

Building services engineers design, fit and maintain the heating, lighting and power systems in offices, hospitals and shopping centres.

Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.

Carpenters make, install and repair wooden items like wall panels, flooring, door and window frames, roof rafters, staircases, cabinets and furniture.

Ceiling fixers fit suspended ceilings that cover pipework, wiring, heating and air conditioning systems in buildings.

Ceramics designer-makers design and create products made from clay.

Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.

Conservators clean, repair and restore objects, artworks and buildings of historical and cultural importance.

Construction plant mechanics service and repair heavy plant machinery like diggers, forklift trucks and cranes.

Construction plant operators use excavators, dumper trucks, bulldozers and other heavy machinery on building sites.

Construction site supervisors manage staff and subcontractors on building sites.

Costume designers are responsible for the overall look of the costumes and accessories in theatre, film and television productions.

Crane drivers operate lifting machinery at construction sites, quarries, mines, ports and warehouses.

Demolition operatives clear sites ready for use. They dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.

Dental technicians make and repair dental appliances used to improve patients' appearance, speech or ability to eat.

Dispensing opticians give advice on vision care, and supply glasses and contact lenses to suit their customers needs.

Dressmakers create, alter and repair garments and dresses for their customers.

Dryliners use plasterboard and panels to build internal walls, suspended ceilings and raised flooring in houses, offices and shops.

E-learning developers create course materials that can be studied on a computer network or online.

Electrical engineering technicians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment, systems and controls.

Electricians install power, lighting and renewable technologies in buildings. They also inspect and repair electrical control systems and machinery.

Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines and cables that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.

Facilities managers oversee the operation, maintenance and security of buildings and workplaces.

Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise farm animals for food production.

Farriers make and fit horseshoes and care for horses' hooves.

Fashion designers produce new clothing and fashion ranges using their creative and technical skills.

Fine artists create original works of art using methods like painting, drawing and sculpture.

Footwear designer-makers produce, design and manufacture men's, women's and children's footwear.

Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks that support structures during construction stages.

Furniture designers use their creative skills to develop products from cabinets, beds and chairs through to one-off pieces for clients.

Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.

Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.

Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.

Heritage officers support teams to take care of buildings, monuments and places valued for their cultural and historical importance.

Illustrators produce drawings, paintings or diagrams for use in products like books and greetings cards, or on packaging.

Interior designers plan the internal layout and decoration of public, commercial and residential buildings and spaces.

Jewellery designer-makers create jewellery and decorative products, using materials like gemstones, precious metals, acrylics and enamels.

Kitchen and bathroom designers create plans to transform spaces based on customers' ideas.

Kitchen and bathroom fitters install kitchens and bathroom suites in homes and businesses.

Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.

Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.

Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor areas.

Lift engineers install, service and repair lifts, escalators and moving walkways.

Make-up artists apply make-up and style hair for people appearing on camera or in front of a live audience.

Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.

Marine engineering technicians build, service and repair boats, ships and submarines.

Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.

Mechanical engineers design, build and install machinery used in industries like power, engineering, transport and manufacturing.

Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machines and parts.

Medical illustrators produce photographs, videos and graphical images for use in healthcare.

Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.

Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.

Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.

Musical instrument makers and repairers construct new musical instruments and fix ones that have been damaged.

Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.