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Electrician

Electrician job description

Electricity is something we all take for granted in our daily lives... until it stops working.There's a huge deficit of qualified electricians in the UK, so there's never been a better time to consider it as a career.

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Commis chef

Commis chef job description

Most chefs don’t spend 75% of their time on TV or writing books. We lift the lid on life as a commis chef – the bottom of the career ladder but one that may lead to the heady heights of a career in the spotlight.

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Commis chef

Chef interview

Think you've got what it takes to become a chef? Find out from someone just starting in the industry, as commis chef Susannah Jones talks about typical days and what you need to succeed.

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Practical personality

Trade jobs for practical people

Looking for a career to match your practical personality? You've come to the right place, read on to find careers that complement your personality...

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Electrician

Electrician interview

Think you're a bright spark? Electrician David Waites talks about finding his career, passing exams and wanting to be Mick Jagger...

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Plumber job description

Plumber job description

What if we told you there's a recession-proof sector that's always in demand with an employee shortage? Well we aren't lying, we're talking about plumbing.

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Gardener

Gardener job description

Budding Diarmuid Gavins and Charlie Dimmocks will be pleased to hear the demand for quality gardeners with green fingers and great ideas is on the increase. We give you the lowdown on how to carve a career in horticulture.

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Builder

Builder job description

No longer the stereotype of shouting men on scaffolding wearing ill-fitting jeans, the life of a builder is fast-paced, challenging, and sometimes even dangerous…Interested?

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Electrician

Trade industry job descriptions

If you’re not so keen on school or college and you’ve always been more practical-minded, a trade job can lead to a good wage and great prospects. And people are ALWAYS going to need decent tradesmen and women in their lives…

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