General Engineering Technicians / Technologists

A General Engineering Technician or Technologist implements designs created by engineers to build products, machines or prototypes for manufacturing, install technical systems, or manage a production or construction process. May direct engineering technicians.

About this Career

Average Salary

£30,689

New workers start at around £18,042. Normal pay is £30,689 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £47,490

Annual Openings

56

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Sets up school laboratories for demonstrations and experiments, operates and maintains equipment and supports the teaching of students.
  • Otherwise assists technologists as directed.
  • Performs calculations and records and interprets data.
  • Undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings.
  • Sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.

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