Manual & Skilled

Discover how to transition into rewarding manual and skilled trades, from apprenticeships to established careers. Find guidance on training routes, employer expectations, and building a successful career in hands-on work.

Becoming a Dressmaker or Tailor

Working as a dressmaker or tailor is a career choice that is really as much to do with the confidence to call yourself a dressmaker or tailor as it is about...

Becoming a Firefighter

Becoming a firefighter is one of those childhood dreams, along with being a ballet dancer or playing for England. A firefighter (‘fireman’ is no longer t...

Becoming a Mechanic

It seems as though most people either love or hate mechanics. Vehicle owners have either found a competent mechanic that they trust, or else they have a long...

Becoming a Painter and Decorator

As painter and decorator you could be working on a variety of jobs, each differing in scale and requirement. For instance, on one day you might be painting a...

Becoming a Paramedic

Working as a paramedic offers a long-term, secure career that demands commitment and focus. Paramedics are usually the first people on the scene of many medi...

Building and Project Management

The building and construction industry in the UK is one of the strongest sectors of the economy. If you're unhappy in your current employment and looking for...

Jobs in Interior Design

Over the past 10 years there has been a boom in the number of television programmes covering the subject of interior décor, DIY, architecture, property deve...

Jobs in the Electrical, Plumbing or Plastering Trades

Some might fear that the modern world would come to a screeching halt were it not for electricians, plumbers and plasterers! We can thank the men and women w...

Working in Construction & Engineering

The construction and engineering industry is one of the UK's largest sectors. A quick glance at the London skyline or a scan through your local paper should...