Dockers, Slingers and Stevedores
12AI USED FOR12%moving to57%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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FOR ADULTS · MOVING WITHOUT RETRAINING
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
The job you have
Measured by the same engine as every career on this site. This is the number the moves below are compared against.
8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Builder
4AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Operating cranes and other heavy machinery to load and unload cargo from shipsTHIS JOB Operating heavy machinery and tools safely and effectively.shared: operat, heavy, machinery
- YOUR JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useTHIS JOB Conducting quality checks to ensure work meets building regulations and client expectations.shared: conduct, check
- YOUR JOB Maintaining accurate records of cargo movements and inventoryTHIS JOB Keeping accurate records of work completed and materials used.shared: accurate, record
Agricultural Contractors
8AI USED FOR
3 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (8% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Securing cargo using slings, ropes, and other equipment to ensure safe transportTHIS JOB Manage logistics of equipment transportation and scheduling to ensure timely service delivery.shared: equipment, transport
- YOUR JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useTHIS JOB Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on agricultural machinery to minimize downtime.shared: conduct, machinery
- YOUR JOB Maintaining accurate records of cargo movements and inventoryTHIS JOB Keep accurate records of operations, including crop yields and equipment usage.shared: accurate, record
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Installers and Repairers
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useTHIS JOB Work with a variety of tools and equipment, ensuring safety standards are met during all installations and repairs.shared: safety, equipment
- YOUR JOB Maintaining accurate records of cargo movements and inventoryTHIS JOB Keep accurate records of work performed, including parts used and services provided.shared: accurate, record
Building Surveyor
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useTHIS JOB Conduct site inspections during various stages of construction to monitor adherence to safety standards.shared: conduct, safety
- YOUR JOB Maintaining accurate records of cargo movements and inventoryTHIS JOB Manage and maintain records of inspections, approvals, and correspondence related to building projects.shared: maintain, record
Coal Miners and Quarry Workers
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useTHIS JOB Conduct regular safety inspections of equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.shared: conduct, safety, equipment
- YOUR JOB Operating cranes and other heavy machinery to load and unload cargo from shipsTHIS JOB Operate heavy machinery such as excavators and drills to extract coal or minerals.shared: heavy, machinery
Painting Supervisor
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useTHIS JOB Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on-site, conducting regular safety meetings and training sessions.shared: conduct, safety
- YOUR JOB Maintaining accurate records of cargo movements and inventoryTHIS JOB Monitor inventory levels of paint and supplies, placing orders as needed to maintain workflow.shared: maintain, inventory
Plumber and Heating Installer
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Maintaining accurate records of cargo movements and inventoryTHIS JOB Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used for billing and inventory purposes.shared: maintain, accurate, record, inventory
- YOUR JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useTHIS JOB Conduct routine maintenance checks on heating and ventilation systems to ensure optimal performance.shared: conduct, check
Plumbing Supervisor
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 8 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 12%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Maintaining accurate records of cargo movements and inventoryTHIS JOB Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and project timelines.shared: maintain, accurate, record
- YOUR JOB Conducting safety checks on equipment and machinery before useTHIS JOB Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.shared: conduct, safety
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.