Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors
4AI USED FOR4%moving to49%
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STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors
Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors play a crucial role in ensuring that complex projects are executed with precision and safety. In a world increasingly reliant on technology and infrastructure, these professionals bridge the gap between hands-on trades and management, fostering innovation and excellence in the UK’s manufacturing and engineering sectors.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior SupervisorAs a Junior Supervisor, you will assist in managing a team, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently while gaining valuable experience in leadership and project management.£30,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level SupervisorIn this role, you will take on greater responsibility, managing larger teams and more complex projects, while also being involved in strategic planning and client interactions.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior SupervisorAs a Senior Supervisor, you will lead multiple teams across various projects, driving innovation and efficiency while ensuring compliance with industry standards.£60,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Astronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Electrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Electronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Mechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
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Music TechnologyLeeds Beckett University · DegreeAstronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · DegreeElectrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · DegreeElectronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeMechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · DegreeMechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · Degree