Discovering technicians New
The word Technician may bring to mind the image of someone in a white lab coat, helping set up practical work in school Science lessons, but the roles now covered by this term span a range of sectors and specialist skills.
Generally, Technician roles are based in the subjects of Science, Engineering or Technology, and involve the practical application of knowledge, proven techniques and procedures.
Around two million people are employed in the UK as technicians and skilled operatives, playing a vital role in the UK economy. Technicians are responsible for areas such as operating and maintaining laboratory instruments; monitoring experiments; solving problems and helping invent and improve products and processes.
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Andrew Humphrey - Assembly manager
Andrew decided to do A-levels at college after school but realised quite quickly that he’d made the wrong…
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Jade Aspinall - Engineering Apprentice
Jade always liked science and engineering but after she watched her brother go through a negative experience of…
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Bethan Shepherd - Business Apprentice
Bethan joined MBDA missile systems on their apprenticeship scheme after completing her A-levels, despite being offered a place…
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Anthony Gorman - Technical Team Leader
Anthony started off his career as a chef after training at college. He went on to own his…
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James Goracy - Clinical Technologist in Radiation Protection
James wanted to be a sound engineer after leaving school and decided to take a BTEC in music…
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Jody Bishop - Audiologist
Jody had an interest in sciences whilst at school. She investigated different degree courses and decided that audiology…
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Kathy Parsons - Pharmacy technician
Kathryn went to catering college after school and enjoyed a career in the restaurant and catering industry. When…
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Laurie-Ann Benner - Reliability engineer
Laurie-Ann had an interest in Engineering from school, which was influenced by her father who is a mechanical…
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Leanne Patrick - Microbiologist
Leanne always knew she wanted to work in Science, but wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted to do.…
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Luke Shepherd - Nuclear chemistry technician
Luke joined the army straight after school but left after a short time. He then spent time working…
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Matthew Parkinson - Engineering apprentice
Matthew had a passion for science and engineering whilst at school. He looked into university but decided it…
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Matthew Savage - Engineering apprentice
Matthew applied to be an engineering apprentice straight from school. He really enjoys the combination of studying and…
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Sarah Mearns - Quality technician
Sarah always wanted to be a journalist, but after taking A-levels in English literature, Sociology and Art, she…
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Tammy Imber - Material & Process Engineer
A self-confessed tomboy, Tammy always loved science and from an early age she wanted to be an engineer.…
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Tom Hamer - Mechanical Engineer
Tom passed all his GCSEs and then decided to take a foundation course. He soon realised that it…
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Mala Patel - Senior technician
Mala considers herself to be somebody who is a hard worker. She studied sciences at college and then…
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Allan Howling - Electrical engineer
Allan has just completed his apprenticeship with Jaguar Landrover. He enjoyed the challenge of learning and earning through…
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Andrew Mandle - Flood & Coastal Risk Management Advisor
On completing his A-levels, Andrew knew that he didn’t want to go to university. He thought about joining…
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Jacek Jarosz - Senior lab technician
Jacek grew up on a farm with his parents in Poland. He always had an interest in science…
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James Hicks - Environment Officer
James enjoyed geography and sciences at school and went on to choose Geography for his degree subject. He…
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Katherine Green - Lab technician
Katherine always liked science at school, with her favourite subject being Chemistry. She studied Chemistry at A-level and…
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Sophie Hill - Lab technician
Sophie enjoyed science at school and decided to pursue Biology at both A-level and for her degree. She…