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Other Skilled Trades

The role of 'Other Skilled Trades n.e.c.' is a dynamic and vital position that encompasses a variety of specialized trades that support the backbone of industries across the UK. These skilled professionals are essential in ensuring that everything from manufacturing to construction runs smoothly, making a significant impact on economic growth and community development.

Other Skilled Trades

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Construction & Trades

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO4%moving to49%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
AI can do very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Skilled TradespersonAs a Junior Skilled Tradesperson, you will assist experienced tradespeople, learning the ropes and gaining practical experience on-site. This role is perfect for those starting their career in skilled trades, providing a solid foundation for future advancement.£18,000 - £22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Skilled TradespersonIn a Mid-Level role, you will take on more responsibility, managing your own projects and mentoring junior colleagues. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that work is completed to a high standard and within deadlines.£25,000 - £30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Skilled TradespersonAs a Senior Skilled Tradesperson, you will lead projects, oversee teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Your role will involve strategic planning and decision-making, making you a key player in the success of your organisation.£35,000+
There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

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AI EXPOSURE = the share of a job's day-to-day tasks AI can already do today, from the same exposure engine used across this site (Anthropic labour market research, 2026, observed real-world AI usage by occupation). Higher means more exposed. It is a measurement of now, not a prediction. THE DOOR = how hard the job is to get into, grade A (easy) to E (extremely hard), from each career's published forecast (OpenAI, "The AI Jobs Transition Framework", Richmond 2026, CC BY 4.0). A card marked MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIED has a real exposure score but no entry yet in our moat register, so we make no claim about what structurally protects it. Scorecard grades and verdicts are Careermash editorial judgment: we show forecasts as forecasts and own our conclusions. Salary and pathway figures are each career's own published profile. Careermash is a service provided by What School Ltd.

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