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Managers in Transport and Distribution

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Managers in transport and distribution plan, organise, and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for the safe, efficient and economic…

£47,196 - £70,794 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Marine and Waterways Transport Operatives

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Marine and waterways transport operatives supervise and carry out a variety of deck duties and operate and maintain engines, boilers…

£44,928 - £67,392 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Market and Street Traders and Assistants

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Market and street traders and assistants sell goods (other than refreshments) from stalls, barrows and other portable containers in streets…

£27,084 - £40,626 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Market Research Interviewers

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Market research interviewers conduct interviews to collect information on the opinions and preferences of consumers, businesses, the electorate and other…

£24,418 - £36,627 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Marketing and Commercial Managers

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Marketing and commercial managers manage, plan and oversee the promotion of services, products, companies or brands, find new business, plan…

£46,644 - £69,966 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Marketing, Sales, and Advertising Directors

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Marketing, sales and advertising directors plan, organise and direct advertising campaigns and market research and formulate and implement an organisation’s…

£79,606 - £119,409 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Mechanical Engineers

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Mechanical engineers undertake research, design and development, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, vehicle…

£46,436 - £69,654 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Medical and Dental Technicians

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Medical and dental technicians operate, calibrate and maintain cardiographic and encephalographic testing equipment, assist in the conduct of post mortems,…

£25,334 - £38,001 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Medical Radiographers

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Medical (diagnostic) radiographers operate x-ray machines, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, assist…

£35,515 - £53,273 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Medical Secretaries

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Medical secretaries deal with correspondence, make appointments and handle patients’ queries file and maintain medical and other records transcribe notes…

£23,303 - £34,955 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Merchandisers

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Merchandisers ensure that stores are supplied with goods, liaise with suppliers, decide on pricing and promotions and advise retailers on…

£23,753 - £35,630 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Metal Machining Setters and Setter-operators

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Metal machining setters and setter-operators operate machines to drill, bore, grind, cut, mill or otherwise shape metal workpieces.

£36,476 - £54,714 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Metal Making and Treating Process Operatives

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Metal making and treating process operatives operate furnaces, ovens and other heating vessels, drawing, rolling, extruding, galvanising, forging and other…

£28,076 - £42,114 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Metal Plate Workers, Smiths, Moulders and Related Occupations

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Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations mark off, drill, shape, position, rivet and seal metal plates and girders…

£38,506 - £57,759 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Metal Working Machine Operatives

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Metal working machine operatives operate machines to cut, shape, abrade and otherwise machine metal, use hand and power tools to…

£32,004 - £48,006 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters

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Metal working production and maintenance fitters erect, install and repair electrical and mechanical plant and industrial machinery, fit and assemble…

£37,849 - £56,774 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Midwifery Nurses

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Midwifery nurses deliver, or assist in the delivery of babies, provide antenatal and postnatal care and advise parents on baby…

£39,521 - £59,282 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Mining and Quarry Workers and Related Operatives

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Quarry workers erect supports in underground workings, set and detonate explosives to loosen rocks and set up and operate drilling…

£37,755 - £56,633 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives

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Job holders in this unit group supervise and undertake the operation of machines to transport, excavate, grade, level, and compact…

£35,080 - £52,620 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Musicians

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Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.

£30,927 - £46,391 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Nannies and Au Pairs

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Nannies and au pairs care for and supervise babies and young children in the homes of the children’s families.

£21,871 - £32,807 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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National Government Administrative Occupations

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National government administrative occupations undertake a variety of administrative and clerical duties in national government departments, and in local offices…

£30,593 - £45,890 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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Natural and Social Science Professionals

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Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of scientific research and related activities.

£29,250 - £43,875 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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NCOs and Other Ranks

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Those holding jobs in this unit group are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and…

£20,000 - £30,000 Annual Salary
5.2% Growth Rate

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