Engineering Technicians
Engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist engineers with the design, development, operation, installation and maintenance of engineering systems and constructions.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£39431
New workers start around £22696. Normal pay is £39431 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £64351.
Jobs
3528
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Carries out stock takes.
- Completes documentation such as project records, safety reports.
- Provides health and safety inductions and adheres to health and safety procedures.
- Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
- Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation;.
- Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
- Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
- Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Mathematics
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Learning
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Writing
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Active Listening
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Learning Strategies
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Critical Thinking
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Speaking
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Monitoring
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Science
