The salary data was collected in Jun 00 Salary at 40 assumes the postholder has some management responsibilities. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Regular unsocial hours including shift work, nights and weekends. Work patterns may involve relatively quiet periods followed by intense activity. Work is physically demanding, sometimes outdoors. There is high job satisfaction and an informal environment.
Career breaks are possible, but irregular hours can be very disruptive to social and family life.
There is an active equal opportunities policy. It is possible for graduates with non-relevant degrees to find employment and training, but an active interest and aptitude in technology will be important. It is possible to enter with a HND but the subject should be Electronics. It is possible to progress to this level of job through technician entry and part-time qualifications. In practice, most new entrants are graduates.