Working hours and conditions Typically includes mainly 9-5 possibly with some extra hours The work pattern is to suit the project, eg shift work, site visits to other departments and plants to observe and report. Contact with senior management and shop floor. Jobs are quite widely available Consultancy opportunities can be anywhere in the world. Dress suitable for project eg shop floor and management. Can be stressful as you need to meet deadlines and recommendations can be rejected.
Career breaks are possible.
Part-time work is rare. Although some employers recruit from a wide range of subjects, numerate degrees and the specialisms listed may be preferred. Personal qualities and maturity are as important as subject relevance. HND in Statistics also relevant. In practice some commercial or industrial experience will be useful.