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How a Solar Energy Technician makes a difference

The owners of residential and commercial properties are looking for ways to be energy efficient and to reduce the cost of their energy bills. One option for them could be installing solar panels, which collect solar power and convert it into renewable energy.

Solar energy technicians are responsible for installing solar panels on roofs and structures on land, maintaining the panels, and ensuring wiring systems are safe and efficient. You could be the technician who helps homes and businesses to have independent, renewable energy resources that bring their costs of operation down and protect the planet in the process.

The type of work a Solar Energy Technician will do

  • Assessing locations to make sure they are suitable for solar panels
  • Measuring up areas for installation
  • Producing reports and designs of recommended solutions
  • Installing and maintaining solar panels
  • Making adjustments to building surfaces to make sure panels fit and are adequately supported
  • Connecting solar panels to an electrical system
  • Checking wiring
  • Interacting with customers
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What you can bring to the Solar Energy Technician role

A passion for increasing the use of solar power.

Some knowledge of electrical systems and how they work.

An organised approach to planning your work and designing systems.

The ability to look at a problem logically from all angles before deciding on the best way forward.

What you can bring to the Solar Energy Technician role

The determination to diagnose the reason for a problem and arrive at the best solution.

The confidence to try new equipment, as well as a knack for understanding how it’s used.

A natural ability to explain complex ideas or new technology to other people.

What you can bring to the Solar Energy Technician role

This role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- building, making and fixing things

- exploring problems and finding answers
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Future career opportunities for a Solar Energy Technician

You could work in a specialist solar panel installation business that’s dedicated to either domestic or commercial installations. Once you’ve gained experience, you could lead a team of technicians and take on bigger projects.

There are also opportunities working in construction businesses that want to make new homes and commercial environments as energy efficient as possible. Alternatively, you might choose to be a freelance solar energy technician, offering your specialist skills to a range of different companies.

How to become a Solar Energy Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

If enough solar energy is collected, whole homes and businesses can operate independently without any energy coming from the national grid. As a solar energy technician, you’ll be helping them to have clean power every day of the year that is pollution free and causes no greenhouse gases to be emitted after installation.

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This role can also be known by some other job titles including:

Solar Panel Installer
Solar Panel Engineer

How an Agricultural Technician makes a difference

Agriculture, horticulture, and forestry are industries that humans have worked in for thousands of years. They have always involved the nurturing of crops, plants and tree, as well as the care of livestock, including cows, pigs and sheep, but nowadays these industries rely on technologically advanced machinery to make them more efficient and productive.

The mechanical and technological components of machinery require regular maintenance and fast repairs when breakdowns occur. This ensures crops and livestock continue to be nurtured and protected, and produce is delivered in a good condition. You could be the technician who supports these outdoor industries by looking after the advanced machinery that helps them perform at their best.

The type of work an Agricultural Technician will do

  • Operating machinery on farms or in forests, for example milking machinery, tractors, ploughs, or saws
  • Supporting the feeding and care of farm animals
  • Treating animals, crops and trees to prevent disease
  • Maintaining farm buildings
  • Solving mechanical and electrical problems
  • Compiling reports on the condition of machines
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What you can bring to the Agricultural Technician role

A love of being outdoors and interacting with nature.

An interest in plants, trees and animals and how to look after them well.

An ability to think a problem through and find the best solution.

What you can bring to the Agricultural Technician role

Confidence to carry out tasks independently and take responsibility for your own work.

An ability to assess available options and make sound judgements quickly.

Skill at being careful and accurate, particularly about small details.

What you can bring to the Agricultural Technician role

This role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- animals and nature

- sports, adventures and outdoors

- exploring problems and findings answers

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Future career opportunities for an Agricultural Technician

Having experienced a range of different tasks in an agricultural, horticultural, or a forestry environment, you could decide to specialise in one area and become an expert people turn to for advice.

You might decide you like being involved in all aspects of a farm, forest, or growing centre and progress to a team leader, management or inspection role.

How to become an Agricultural Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

You are likely to spend a lot of time outdoors in this role, being amongst the animals, land, and forests where specialist machinery is used. You’ll conduct inspections of machines, confirm how well machinery is performing and support customers with their needs.

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This role can also be known by some other job titles including:

Livestock and Field Technician

How a Wind Turbine Technician makes a difference

Wind turbines are becoming an increasingly common feature on land and at sea as we focus more on renewable energy sources to help combat climate change.

These tall machines reach up to 90 metres and need to be monitored and maintained to ensure they run as reliably and efficiently as possible, generating a reliable source of energy for businesses and homes. You could be the technician that supports a renewable energy supply and our ambition to be net zero carbon by 2050.

The type of work a Wind Turbine Technician will do

  • Install wind turbine towers on land or at sea
  • Fit electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment
  • Test turbine blades and control systems
  • Climb towers to inspect them
  • Find faults and fix them
  • Carry out planned maintenance work
  • Run safety checks and keep records
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What you can bring to the Wind Turbine Technician role

An interest in engineering science and technology.

An aptitude for maths.

Attention to detail and a thorough approach to completing tasks.

Problem solving skills.

What you can bring to the Wind Turbine Technician role

Physical stamina and strength.

The ability to use computers and the main software packages.

Being open to travel and working away from home.

What you can bring to the Wind Turbine Technician role

The role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- science

- sustainability

- building, making and fixing things

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Future career opportunities for a Wind Turbine Technician

Experience in this role will enable you to diagnose and repair different parts of the turbines and work at greater heights.

Over time you could be leading a team, training others on the systems and technologies involved, or leading health and safety across a business. Your skills will be valued all over the world, enabling you to travel and work overseas.

How to become a Wind Turbine Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

You’ll be working at the forefront of a vital technology that is helping to solve one of the world’s biggest challenges – climate change. Whether you work on land or at sea, you’ll be required to complete complex tasks at great heights. You’ll be trained in the systems and tools required to monitor and repair the wind turbines and the equipment you need to keep you safe.

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This role can also be known by some other job titles including:

Wind Farm Technician

How a Water Process Technician makes a difference

Every time people flush toilets or use sinks, dirty water needs cleaning before it goes back into nature. Water Process Technicians help make sure this happens.

They help maintain the equipment that removes rubbish, germs and harmful chemicals from wastewater, so it is safe for our rivers and seas. This protects fish and plants and keeps beaches and drinking water sources cleaner. Their work also helps communities stay healthy and supports a cleaner future for everyone.

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The type of work a Water Process Technician will do

  • Maintain machines that clean wastewater
  • Take samples of water to test how clean it is
  • Spot problems like faulty equipment or leaks and help fix them
  • Measure and add treatment chemicals to kill germs
  • Keep records of tests and results
  • Work both indoors and outdoors at treatment sites
  • Help respond to emergencies such as floods or pollution incidents
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What you can bring to the Water Process Technician role

You enjoy practical work and being hands-on.

You care about the environment and keeping nature healthy.

You are happy working outdoors in different weather.

You like solving problems when things go wrong.

You are willing to learn how machines and processes work.

You pay attention to detail when checking results.

You can use basic maths and IT for records.

What you can bring to the Water Process Technician role

This role could also be right for you if you are interested in the following areas:

- Protecting the environment

- Understanding how systems work

- Fixing things

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Future career opportunities for a Water Process Technician

With experience, you could become a senior technician or team leader. Some people move into managing whole treatment sites. Others train in areas like water quality, environmental protection or engineering. You could also work on new green technologies that help reuse water and reduce pollution.

How to become a Water Process Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

More options available after that:

  • An apprenticeship as a Water Operations Manager.

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

No two days are the same in this job. You might be testing water one day and helping solve a big problem the next. You get to see real results from your work when cleaner water flows back into rivers. The job mixes science, teamwork and practical skills. You are doing something that really matters for people and the planet. It is a role where you can learn on the job and build a long term career.

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You might also see this role listed under different job titles, including:

Wastewater Treatment Technician
Sewage Works Technician
Water Treatment Operative
Process Plant Technician
Environmental Water Technician

How a Surveying Technician makes a difference

Surveying Technicians support architects, engineers and planners, by collecting data about buildings and land.

They use state of the art technology, like laser scanners, 360° cameras and drones, to collect measurements about a location.

This data helps to make sure buildings, roads and other structures are built safely, in the right place, and stay on budget.

You could be the technician who helps to keep a complex construction project on track. 

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The type of work a Surveying Technician will do

  • Use specialist equipment to measure land and buildings
  • Record and process survey data
  • Create maps, plans and drawings
  • Use computer software to analyse information
  • Check measurements are accurate and reliable
  • Work outdoors on sites and indoors in offices
  • Support surveyors, engineers and construction teams

What you can bring to the Surveying Technician role

You are confident with technology.

You enjoy working both outdoors and indoors.

You enjoy gathering and analysing information.

You have good attention to detail.

What you can bring to the Surveying Technician role

An ability to communicate with a range of different people and work well in a team.

A natural tendency to look at an issue or idea from all angles before coming to a conclusion.

You take safety seriously, are careful and can follow rules.

What you can bring to the Surveying Technician role

This role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- geography
- construction and engineering
- technology and computers
- finding answers

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Future career opportunities for a Surveying Technician

With experience, you could become a surveyor, site engineer or project manager. You might specialise in areas like land surveying, building surveying or mapping. Further training could lead to senior roles or professional qualifications.

How to become a Surveying Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

This role offers a mix of outdoor and office based work.

As a Surveying Technician, you could work on all kinds of buildings and structures, from 38 storey office blocks, bridges, sports arenas, wind turbines, or a new development of 200 homes.

You get to use modern equipment like drones and 3D scanning tools. It is a great way to see how big construction projects come together from the ground up. You also work with a range of people, from engineers to architects, making it a varied job.

Other job titles...

Building Surveying Technician
Commercial Property Surveying Technician
Consultant Project Management Technician
Consultant Quantity Surveying Technician
Engineering Survey Technician
Geomatics Technician
Geospatial Technician
Land Survey Technician
Residential Property Surveying Technician
Site Survey Technician
Survey Assistant
Valuation Surveying Technician

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How an ROV or Drone Pilot Technician makes a difference

ROV Pilot and Drone Pilot Technicians help people see places that are hard or dangerous to reach.

An ROV is a remotely operated vehicle. They are submersible robots that go underwater. They go places that are too deep or too dangerous for human divers, to inspect places or carry out tasks.

A drone is a flying machine that is operated by remote. They are used to take pictures or video to investigate things, like the exterior of tall buildings, or to map areas.

ROV Pilot and Drone Pilot Technicians specialise in one of these technologies. You could be the technician who pilots an ROV or a drone with precision, helping projects by gathering data that would otherwise be more difficult or dangerous to get.

The tasks that ROVs are used for vary. They can be used in subsea oil and gas development projects, for inspection, repair and maintenance, to lay cable and pipe, for surveys and in construction, or to examine salvage, for example a shipwrecked boat. They are also used for scientific research.

Drones can be used to check whether structures are safe, like the roofs of buildings, bridges, or wind turbines. They can also be used to survey wide areas, like monitoring wildlife, or creating a 3D digital contour map of a landscape. They are also used in the film and TV industry to get certain shots, and in emergency situations, they can help with search and rescue.

The type of work an ROV or Drone Pilot Technician will do

  • Plan flights or dives, making sure weather or water conditions are safe
  • Set up, test and maintain drone or ROV equipment
  • Pilot vehicles using remote controls and screens
  • Capture photos, video and sensor data
  • Inspect structures like buildings, pipelines or turbines
  • Follow safety rules, including airspace or marine regulations
  • Log missions and write simple reports
  • Troubleshoot faults and carry out basic repairs
  • Work with teams such as engineers, scientists or emergency services
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What you can bring to the ROV or Drone Pilot Technician role

You enjoy using technology and learning how things work.

You stay calm and focused, even when things get tricky.

You pay attention to detail and follow instructions carefully.

You like solving problems and fixing issues.

What you can bring to the ROV or Drone Pilot Technician role

You communicate clearly with teammates.

You are responsible and take safety seriously.

You are patient and can concentrate for long periods.

You are happy working indoors and outdoors.

What you can bring to the ROV or Drone Pilot Technician role

This role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- the outdoors and being adventurous
- gaming or using remote-controlled vehicles
- vehicles, such as cars, trains, boats or planes
- exploring problems and finding answers
- electronics

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Future career opportunities for an ROV or Drone Pilot Technician

With experience, you could specialise in areas like surveying, inspection or film production. You might move into senior pilot roles, operations management or training others.

Some people progress into engineering, data analysis or project management. There are also opportunities to work offshore, in renewable energy or with emergency services.

How to become an ROV or Drone Pilot Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

More options available after that:

  • An apprenticeship as an Uncrewed Marine Vehicle Specialist.

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

Every day can be different, as you will be exploring different places and structures. You get to use cutting-edge technology like high-resolution cameras and sensors. The role can take you to unique locations and let you work on real-world challenges, from protecting wildlife to helping build new infrastructure. It mixes hands-on skills with problem solving and teamwork. As drones and ROVs become more important, there are growing opportunities across many industries.

Other job titles...

UAV pilot (unmanned aerial vehicle)
Drone operator
ROV pilot technician
Remote pilot
Aerial survey pilot
Inspection drone pilot
Marine ROV operator
Unmanned systems operator

How a Countryside Ranger makes a difference

Over 25% of our country is covered by National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and more than 350,000 hectares are managed by organisations such as the National Trust, Natural England, Wildlife Trusts, and the Royal Society for Protection of Birds.

All these organisations and this vast amount of land rely on countryside rangers to properly manage and maintain the natural environment, and to teach other people about what it involves. You could be the technician who helps to protect nature in all its forms and inspires other people to do the same.

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The type of work a Countryside Ranger will do

  • Planning and delivering projects such as setting up a new visitor route or creating new grazing land
  • Organising staff and volunteers to carry out land management tasks
  • The construction and maintenance of boundaries
  • Species and habitat monitoring
  • Practical conservation tasks
  • Responding to events that affect the natural environment
  • Reviewing environmental, education, and public information communications
  • Participating in public events and educational visits
  • Sharing information and news on social media

What you can bring to the Countryside Ranger role

A passion for preserving the natural environment.

Good general knowledge of different species and habitats.

Some experience of working outdoors and an understanding of what conservation work involves.

The willingness to work outside in all weathers.

What you can bring to the Countryside Ranger role

A knack for engaging other people and helping them understand challenges and ideas.

The confidence to assess a problem and find the correct solution quickly.

A responsible approach to completing your work accurately.

What you can bring to the Countryside Ranger role

The enthusiasm and energy to motivate others and collaborate well in a team.

This role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- animals and nature

- sustainability

- science

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Future career opportunities for a Countryside Ranger

With experience, you could become a senior, district or head ranger or warden. You could also become a countryside officer, working inside a local government organisation or charity.

Another option is moving into more specialised work, such as forestry, coastal area management, or wildlife conservation.

How to become a Countryside Ranger

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

More options available after that:

  • An apprenticeship as a Countryside Ranger.

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

Exciting features...

There are many different environments you could be involved in managing, including moorland, heathland, wetland, woodland, grassland, coastal, and protected landscapes. You’ll be responsible for organising, supervising and delivering specific land management programmes, community engagement, and projects with a range of different partners.

Other job titles...

This role can also be known by some other job titles including:

Community Ranger
Estate Ranger
Estate supervisor
Park Ranger
Ranger
Recreation Ranger
Reserve Warden
Countryside Warden

How a Munitions Explosives Technician makes a difference

Ordnance munitions explosives (OME) are used in many industries, including mining and quarrying, pyrotechnics (e.g. fireworks), and within the film industry for special effects. They are not unique to the Armed Forces.

All OME have their own features and are designed to behave in a predictable, controlled way. That’s so the people using them know what the explosive’s impact will be. You could be the technician that makes sure ordnance munitions explosives are fit for purpose and behave as expected.

The type of work a Munitions Explosives Technician will do

  • Understanding explosives compositions and devices
  • Following safe, approved systems of work
  • Setting up processing areas and equipment
  • Checking inventory
  • Working with a team to test and develop products
  • Disposing of OME correctly
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What you can bring to the Munitions Explosives Technician role

An interest in science and learning how things work.

An enjoyment of being outdoors.

A strong sense of responsibility.

What you can bring to the Munitions Explosives Technician role

The ability to help other people understand how things are done.

The maturity to assess challenges from all angles and be decisive about the right actions to take.

Confidence to try new tools and technology and create things on a computer.

What you can bring to the Munitions Explosives Technician role

You could also be right for this role if you have any of the following interests:

- science

- sports, adventures and outdoors

- building, making and fixing things

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Future career opportunities for a Munitions Explosives Technician

Your career opportunities will depend on the industry you choose. For example, if you join the Armed Forces as an OME technician, there will be a structured career path rising through the ranks.

In mining and quarrying, you may become a team leader, designing the strategies for how OME are used. If you choose the film industry, you could become a freelancer who moves between different film sets, advising on OME and their safe use.

How to become a Munitions Explosives Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

More options available after that:

  • An apprenticeship as an Ordnance Munitions Explosives Technician.

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

You’ll become an expert in explosives compositions and devices with the skill to advise others on the OME they’re using. You could work in the defence industry, testing, researching and developing new products. Or you could put your skills to use for entertainment, being a technician that helps to deliver a complex firework display or a special effect for an action movie.

Other job titles...

This role can also be known by some other job titles including:

Ammunition Technician
OME Manufacturing Technician
Pyrotechnics Technician
Shot Firer
Special Effects Technician
Trials and Research Technician
Weapons Technician
Storage and Transport Coordinator

How a Marine Engineering Technician makes a difference

Just like vehicles on the road, boats at sea need to be properly maintained to make sure they are in a good condition and safe to sail. This includes all kinds of boats, from yachts to passenger ferries, cargo ships to superyachts.

Their engines and other technical equipment need to be thoroughly checked and any issues repaired. You could be the technician who makes sure boats are seaworthy and goods and people are transported safely.

The type of work a Marine Engineering Technician will do

  • Understanding technical drawings and engineering data
  • Selecting, storing, and looking after tools and materials
  • Taking precise measurements
  • Cutting, drilling, and finishing components
  • Carrying out planned maintenance
  • Assembling and refining engineering systems
  • Completing service documentation
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What you can bring to the Marine Engineering Technician role

An interest in boats and working in a marine environment.

The confidence to work independently and prioritise your tasks.

Great attention to detail when you’re measuring and recording information.

What you can bring to the Marine Engineering Technician role

A natural instinct to learn about new tools, technology and approaches.

The ability to look at a problem from different angles and make a choice about the best way forward.

A knack for teaching others how to do something and putting what you’ve learnt into practice.

What you can bring to the Marine Engineering Technician role

You could also be right for this role if you have any of the following interests:

- Building, making and fixing things

- cars, trains or planes

- exploring problems and finding answers

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Future career opportunities for a Marine Engineering Technician

You could work for a commercial shipping company, helping to maintain a big fleet of ships. Alternatively you could choose to work on smaller boats in a specialist repairs and maintenance business.

If you get involved in engineering on superyachts, you could find yourself travelling all over the world.

How to become a Marine Engineering Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

Some engines are incredibly large and need cranes to lift them out to be worked on. You’ll help to strip the engines, repair and rebuild them using specialist measuring equipment, machines, and tools. You’ll also be involved in sea trials, when new and repaired boats are tested.

How to become a Land-Based Engineering Technician

Outdoor sectors including agriculture, horticulture, forestry and outdoor power use a diverse range of tools and machinery – everything from saws to combine harvesters, rakes to generators. These all need to be serviced and maintained.

Equipment is often specialised to an industry and fixing it requires in depth understanding of how it will be used and in which conditions, to make sure it is capable of doing the work it needs to do. You could be a technician who supports an outdoor sector, by making sure outdoor workers have the tools they need to succeed.

The type of work a Land-Based Engineering Technician will do

  • Carrying out inspections of machines and preparing machinery condition reports
  • Diagnosing and repairing complex faults in machinery and equipment
  • Repairing machinery in a forest, roadside, field or workshop
  • Producing proposals and estimates for repairs
  • Guiding customers on the repairs required and costs involved
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Problem solving
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Attention to detail
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Instructing others
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What you can bring to the Land-Based Engineering Technician role

An interest in nature and preference for working outside.

The ability to look at a problem from all angles and make a choice about the best way forward.

Confidence to try new tools and machinery.

An ease completing tasks and creating things on a computer.

What you can bring to the Land-Based Engineering Technician role

The ability to read and understand complex diagrams.

Attention to detail when completing tasks and recording information.

The ability to listen closely to customer needs and provide instructions on the machinery they use.

What you can bring to the Land-Based Engineering Technician role

This role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- building, making and fixing things

- sports, adventures and outdoors

- animals and nature

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Future career opportunities for a Land-Based Engineering Technician

You will probably specialise in one outdoor sector and could become an expert in one area of machinery, for example milking machines or tractors.

The increased focus on agricultural technology – or Agri-Tech – as well as sustainability and net carbon neutral targets, could mean you get involved in product innovation. You could help to create modern agriculture that minimises negative impacts on the environment.

How to become a Land-Based Engineering Technician

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:

Options available after GCSEs:

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

You will need to understand how machines interface with biological systems and what’s involved in an environment, including climate, soil, plants and animals. Each outdoor sector presents different challenges and machinery is becoming more technologically advanced to achieve different goals.