Skilled Trades & Professions Directory
Detailed salary pay scales, apprenticeship entry pathways, self-employed contractor benchmarks, and work visa eligibility for every trade and profession.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers architect, design, develop, and maintain complex digital software applications, cloud systems, and software platforms across enterprise and high-growth technology sectors.
DevOps & Cloud Architect
DevOps Engineers and Cloud Architects build automated CI/CD deployment pipelines, manage containerized cloud infrastructure, and ensure 99.99% availability.
Data Scientist & AI Specialist
Data Scientists and AI Specialists train machine learning models, build predictive algorithms, and process massive datasets to power intelligent business systems.
Cybersecurity Architect & Analyst
Cybersecurity professionals defend enterprise networks, perform penetration testing, manage SOC operations, and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Investment Banker & Financial Analyst
Financial Analysts and Investment Bankers execute M&A deals, financial valuation models, corporate equity research, and capital asset allocation.
Registered Nurse (NHS)
Registered Nurses provide critical clinical care, patient management, assessment, and medical treatment across hospitals, community healthcare settings, and specialized clinical units.
General Practitioner (GP Doctor)
General Practitioners diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, serving as primary clinical healthcare providers.
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer
Corporate Lawyers draft commercial contracts, advise on regulatory compliance, manage litigation, and structure M&A transactions for businesses.
Chartered Civil Engineer
Civil Engineers design, plan, and manage major public and private infrastructure projects—including bridges, highways, rail networks, and water infrastructure.
Secondary School Teacher
Secondary Teachers inspire, educate, and assess students aged 11-18 in core national curriculum subjects, preparing them for GCSEs, A-Levels, or IB diplomas.
Data Analyst
Data Analysts turn raw business metrics into actionable insights using SQL, Python, Power BI, and statistical modeling.
Project Manager
Project Managers lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic business, IT, construction, and engineering initiatives.
Bricklayer & Mason
Bricklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks, stonework, and structural masonry to construct structural walls, foundations, chimneys, and decorative brickwork for residential and commercial construction projects.
Electrician & Electrical Engineer
Electricians design, install, test, inspect, and maintain electrical wiring systems, distribution boards, lighting networks, renewable energy systems, and industrial machinery compliance.
Plumber & Heating Engineer
Plumbers install, repair, and maintain water supply lines, sanitation networks, drainage systems, central heating boilers, heat pumps, and bathroom fittings.
Welder & Fabricator
Welders fuse metal components using MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding techniques to fabricate structural steelwork, pressure vessels, pipelines, automotive chassis, and aerospace structures.
Automotive Mechanic & Technician
Automotive Mechanics inspect, service, diagnose, and repair engines, transmissions, braking systems, electrical OBD-II diagnostics, hybrid powertrains, and EV battery systems.
Head Chef & Culinary Professional
Chefs plan menus, prepare high-quality culinary dishes, manage kitchen brigades, enforce food hygiene compliance (HACCP), control food margins, and direct commercial kitchen operations.
Healthcare Assistant & Care Worker
Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and Care Workers provide vital hands-on nursing support, personal care, vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and empathetic care in NHS hospitals, care homes, and community settings.
Tailor & Garment Technician
Tailors, seamstresses, and garment technicians construct, fit, alter, and repair bespoke suits, dresses, couture garments, and industrial textiles using precision pattern drafting and sewing machines.
Solar Panel & Renewable Energy Technician
Solar Panel Installers and Renewable Energy Technicians install, configure, wire, and maintain rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays, battery storage systems (G98/G99), and EV charging networks.
Carpenter & Joiner
Carpenters and Joiners construct, erect, install, and repair timber structures, building frameworks, roof trusses, staircases, cabinetry, and interior fittings for residential and commercial sites.
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineer
HVAC & Refrigeration Technicians install, service, commission, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration systems across commercial buildings, datacenters, and industrial plants.
Construction Site Manager
Construction Site Managers oversee daily operations on building sites, managing subcontractors, health & safety compliance (NVQ Level 6 / Black CSCS Card), site budgets, and project schedules.