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🇬🇧 UKSOC 8143· Process, Plant, Machine and Construction Operatives

Routine inspectors and testers

Routine inspectors and testers inspect and/or test metal stock, parts and products, electrical plant, machinery and electronic components, systems and sub-assemblies, textiles, wood, paper, food, plastics and rubber goods, parts and materials to detect processing, manufacturing and other defects.

Quality assurance inspectorQuality auditorQuality controllerQuality inspectorTest engineer
£33,982
median salary
£27,159 – £40,428
60,500
currently employed
82,133
projected 2035
Stable
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