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This isn’t just an industry of lorry drivers, although they do have a key role to play! Keeping the UK moving is integral to the economy and our everyday lives. Businesses in every industry rely on the networks and services provided in this sector to keep functioning. That means no matter the role you take on, you’ll be doing something important. From customer safety officers, train conductors or even pilots, there are a plethora of opportunities for any qualification level and skill set. The transport sector also offers great career prospects if you fancy a managerial or director role, working hard in this industry will get you somewhere, literally! Keep reading to find out more.
Air accident investigators search for the causes of accidents and serious incidents, involving civilian aircraft.
Air traffic controllers give information and advice to airline pilots to help them take off and land safely and on time.
Airline customer service agents make sure passengers and their luggage safely board the right aircraft at the right time.
Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.
Airport baggage handlers load and unload luggage and cargo from aircraft.
Airport information assistants help passengers in airports.
Ambulance care assistants take patients to and from hospital for appointments.
Bus and coach drivers transport passengers on local, national or overseas journeys.
Air cabin crew help make sure that airline passengers have a comfortable, safe and pleasant flight.
Car rental agents hire out and lease vehicles to businesses and the public.
Car valets clean the inside and outside of motor vehicles.
Care escorts accompany elderly people, or adults and children with disabilities, on local journeys and appointments.
Chauffeurs drive clients from place to place, making sure their journey is safe and comfortable, and that they arrive on time.
Community transport drivers provide a door-to-door service for people who can't easily use public transport.
Delivery van drivers collect parcels from a depot and deliver them to customers.
Driving instructors teach people the skills and knowledge they need to drive safely and pass their driving test.
Fishing vessel skippers are in charge of the crew onboard sea-going fishing boats.
Forklift drivers load and unload goods in warehouses, ports and airports.
Garage managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a garage workshop.
Helicopter engineers service and repair helicopters.
Helicopter pilots fly single- and multi-engined helicopters for business, leisure or emergency services.
Import-export clerks ship goods to and from the UK by road, rail, air and sea.
Large goods vehicle (LGV) and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) lorry drivers transport and deliver goods between suppliers and customers.
Merchant Navy deck officers look after the day-to-day running and navigation of ships, and take care of passengers and cargo.
Merchant Navy ratings carry out a wide range of jobs to help the day-to-day running of a ship.
Motor vehicle parts persons supply individuals, dealerships and garages with spare parts.
Patient transport service controllers arrange transport to take frail or vulnerable people to and from medical appointments.
Port operatives work with cargo, passengers and marine craft in ports and harbours.
Rail engineering technicians install and service mechanical and electrical systems across the rail network
Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.
Railway signallers operate the signals and points on rail tracks to keep trains running safely and on time.
Road traffic accident investigators carry out examinations to work out why an accident happened.
Road transport managers make sure goods and passengers reach their destinations safely, on time and in the most cost-effective way.
Signalling technicians maintain and repair rail telecommunications equipment and signalling systems.
Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers.
Tanker drivers transport bulk materials and liquids by road.
Taxi drivers pick up passengers and charge a fee to take them to their destination by the quickest route.
Tractor drivers operate farm machinery used to plough fields, plant seeds, and spray and harvest crops.
Train conductors issue tickets to rail passengers and make sure that their journeys are safe and comfortable.
Train drivers operate trains on the rail network, carrying passengers and freight around the country.
Train station workers deal with customers and carry out duties in railway stations and on platforms.
Tram drivers take passengers to and from destinations, following a set timetable.
Transport planners manage road, rail and air transport networks at local, regional and national level.
Windscreen fitters repair and replace damaged glass on cars, vans, buses and lorries.
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