It's this balance of scientific, engineering or technological knowledge with skills like attention to detail and critical thinking that makes technicians special
What is a technician?
While some technicians work in a lab, most of us don't. We're making a difference across society, doing exciting and interesting jobs in almost all industries
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We use our unique mix of skills...
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...to solve problems and create things
That can be almost anything - from making a life-saving vaccine to working behind the scenes at a music festival
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What skills do
we have?
Are you practical? Do you find it easy to spot the small details? Discover the set of skills that all technicians share, wherever they work
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We’ve picked 100 roles to help you learn about some of the exciting technician jobs out there
And with thousands of other interesting technician roles across almost every kind of industry – there’s a good chance that there’ll be one out there that you’d enjoy.