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Job Profiles

These profiles are useful to give young people an understanding of the roles covered by specific jobs. 

* For the most up-to-date entry route information for the jobs listed below please use the links to further information provided by each job profile.

Van Driver

What is the work like?

Van drivers transport a wide range of goods including documents, parcels, furniture, domestic appliances, computers and food and drink. Some drivers transport...

Vehicle Breakdown Engineer

What is the work like?

Vehicle breakdown engineers go to the aid of stranded motorists at the roadside. They deal with a wide range of emergencies, from complex engine failure to a simple...

Vehicle Fitter

What is the work like?

Vehicle fitters repair and replace worn or damaged tyres, exhausts, batteries and parts.

Tyre replacement involves:

  • removing the wheel from the...

Vehicle Parts Operative

What is the work like?

Vehicle parts operatives are responsible for ordering, selling and managing stock for a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories.

Duties may vary from...

Vehicle Sales Executive

What is the work like?

Vehicle sales executives sell new or used vehicles including cars, motorbikes, vans and commercial trucks. They may specialise in one make of car, or sell a variety...

Veterinary Nurse

What is the work like?

Veterinary nurses work alongside veterinary surgeons providing nursing care for animals. They work in all aspects of the veterinary practice.

Small animal...

Veterinary Pathologist

Veterinary pathologists use special tests to diagnose illness and disease in animals. They also examine animals to determine the cause of their death. The work includes:

  • examining blood...

Veterinary Scientist

Veterinary scientists study diseases in individual animals and groups of animals. They work to investigate and prevent disease.

Their work can be applied in many important ways.

What...

Veterinary Surgeon

What is the work like?

Veterinary surgeons, or vets, are the medical professionals for the animal kingdom.

A veterinary surgeon may:

  • treat sick and injured animals
  • ...

Volunteer Manager

What is the work like?

A volunteers manager is responsible for recruiting, training, organising, motivating and supporting volunteers. Volunteers may work for organisations such as:

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VT Operator

What is the work like?

Video tape (VT) operators work in television production and post-production. They work on a wide range of programmes, including news, live shows and outside...