INSIGHT CALLS:
Explore real careers by talking to the people doing them
What is an ‘insight call’?
A short online session (30 mins) where you can:
Hear from someone currently working in the job
Find out what they really do day to day
Ask your own questions about routes in, pay, progression and lifestyle
Decide if it's a good option for you - or not
Who are they for?
Students - to help you work out if this is a career path you want to follow, and how to do it
Parents - to understand more about a career to help you support your child’s choices
What do to next
Scan the short job descriptions and see which ones you like
Sign up for the insight call or read the full profile to find out more
Join the call to hear from somebody doing the job and ask them questions
Decide your next steps: explore the job further or look at other options
COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN (STUART)
What they do: Test and check electrical systems to make sure everything works properly before it's switched on and connected to the grid - running tests, taking measurements, and fixing any problems found.
Salary range: Entry: £18k-£25k | Mid: £35k-£50k | Senior: £55k-£75k+
You'll like this if:
You enjoy problem-solving and fault-finding
You like a mix of hands-on and technical work
You're comfortable working away from home on different sites
Where they work: On substations and electrical sites, moving between different projects across the country as they need commissioning work.
Join Stuart who works for Siemens Energy
Wednesday 17th December at 17:00
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (ANDREW)
What they do: Monitor and maintain the systems that measure and control temperature, pressure, and other critical factors in industrial facilities - checking systems work properly, fixing problems, and keeping everything calibrated correctly.
Salary range: Entry: £18k-£25k | Mid: £35k-£55k | Senior: £60k-£80k+
You'll like this if:
You like hands-on technical work
You're good at problem-solving when things go wrong
You're comfortable working in industrial environments
Where they work: On site in industrial settings.
Join Andrew who works for Scotia Gas Networks
Thursday 18th December at 17:30