If you like to know how things work, and have an interest in all kinds of electrical and mechanical technologies, a career in engineering could be just what you're looking for.
Careers
Engineering Maintenance Technician
£18,000–£40,000
Services and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment used in a variety of industries
Electronics Engineers
£21,000–£40,000
Designs, develops and tests components, devices, systems or equipment that use electricity as part of their source of power
Aerospace Engineer
£20,000–£60,000
Develops, tests, produces, and maintains aircraft and/or space technology components
£60k
Experienced engineers could earn up to £60k per year.
5.7 million
Nearly 5.7 million employees in the UK work in engineering enterprises.
Other job prospects (with training and experience): Craft Machinist £13,500-£30,000, Domestic Appliance Service Engineer £17,000-£27,000, Mechanical Engineering Technician starting around £39,000, Welder £22,000-£45,000, Lift Engineer £18,000-£35,000, Maintenance Fitter £16,000-£35,000, Mechanical Engineer £20,000-£52,000.
19%
Engineering accounts for 19% of total UK employment.