This is sometimes possible Main opportunity is to become a self employed contractor on specialist plant or equipment. Some possibilities in engineering consultancy. Training Structured training programmes offering cross-functional experience. Training normally meets requirements of the engineering institutions, for professional status as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer. Common progression is into various engineering functions including plant management and project management.
Moves are possible into production engineering or production management.
The salary data was collected in Aug 99 Salaries vary significantly depending on industry sector, size of the organisation, location and engineering discipline. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Many process and manufacturing plants operate 24 hours a day throughout the year. Some jobs may require working away from base on a continual basis at client installations. Working hours are often irregular. Jobs are available in most areas Maintenance engineers work on industrial sites and in major complexes throughout the country.