Engineering and Maintenance
Engineering and maintenance is one of the UK's broadest sectors. Almost 5.7 million people work in engineering in the UK - could one of them be you?
Use the audio bar to play this job’s narration.
In the West Sussex, Brighton & Hove region there are lots of organisations that offer positions in engineering such as, Gatwick Airport, ETI, Rolls Royce Motor Cars and Thales.
There is a large demand for engineering and maintenance roles in the UK, especially aviation engineering within companies like Boeing and L3 Harris in the Crawley. Could you see yourself working in this industry? Engineering is one of the UK’s broadest sectors! Engineering is the application of science and maths to solve problems.
Engineering can take a variety of forms – civil, military, or mechanical but the term ‘engineering industry’ is normally used in a more limited sense to describe the industry devoted to the manufacture of engines, machine-tools, and machinery. Design engineering can be an exciting and rewarding career as at the end of the process you will have a finished product. Engineers may use CAD and 3D printers to design. Maintenance engineers could work on the front line of a factory diagnosing breakdown problems, ordering parts and fixing machines. Maintenance engineers work in all fields of engineering.
For the engineering and maintenance sector, bridging the skills gap is a huge challenge that can only be achieved by reaching out to the next generation. Currently, £2.64bn of theWest Sussex, Brighton & Hove GVA is attributed to Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering.
Get started on your future
What you'll need
You’ll need design skills and knowledge, thinking and reasoning skills, problem-solving skills, to be thorough and pay attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.
Ready to start your new career?
Are you ready to explore jobs in this industry near to you?
Engineering and Maintenance Jobs
Red – Formal qualifications required – GCSEs Grades 4-9, Level 3 Qualifications, A levels or Degree
Amber – Some formal qualifications may be required at Level 2 depending on the employer this will vary depending on the organisation and position
Green – No formal qualification required
Blacksmith
Car Mechanic
Cycle Mechanic
Electronics Assembler
Engineering Maintenance Fitter
Engineering Technician
Locksmith
Machine Setter
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Toolmaker
Tyre and Exhaust Fitter
Watch and Clock Repairer
Welder