Industry Requirements & Qualifications

Review the typical requirements for each industry to better understand what employers are looking for. Don't worry if you don't meet all requirements - we'll help match you with suitable opportunities!

Warehouse & Logistics

Distribution & Storage

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Basic health & safety awareness
Ability to lift/carry packages

Desirable Qualifications:

Forklift licence (Counterbalance/Reach)
Warehouse experience (1+ years)
RF scanner experience
IOSH/Manual handling certificates

Catering & Restaurant

Hospitality Services

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good customer service skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Desirable Qualifications:

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
Previous hospitality experience
Personal Licence (bar work)
Allergy awareness training

Cleaning & Maintenance

Facilities Management

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Reliable and trustworthy
Attention to detail

Desirable Qualifications:

DBS check (for certain sites)
Commercial cleaning experience
COSHH training
Basic maintenance skills

Delivery & Driving

Transport & Logistics

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Valid UK driving licence (Category B or C/CE)
No more than 6 penalty points
Good knowledge of road safety

Desirable Qualifications:

CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence)
ADR licence (hazardous goods)
Digital tachograph card
Clean driving record (3+ years)

Healthcare

Care & Support Services

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Enhanced DBS check (mandatory)
Compassionate and caring nature
Good communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3
First Aid training
Medication administration training
Dementia/specialist care training

Office & Administration

Corporate & HR Services

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good organisational skills
Professional communication

Desirable Qualifications:

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4+)
Microsoft Office proficiency
Previous office/administrative experience
HR/Payroll qualification (CIPD, etc.)

Accounting & Finance

Banking & Financial Services

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Strong numerical skills
Attention to detail

Desirable Qualifications:

A-Level Maths or equivalent
Accounting/Finance degree or diploma
ACCA, CIMA, or AAT qualification
Experience with accounting software

Aerospace & Aviation

Aviation & Defence Industry

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good physical fitness
Security clearance eligibility

Desirable Qualifications:

NVQ/Diploma in relevant field
Experience in manufacturing/logistics
Technical certifications
Forklift/plant operator licence

Architecture & Engineering

Construction & Technical Services

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
CSCS card (for construction)
Physical fitness for site work

Desirable Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2/3 in Construction
SVQ/BTEC in Engineering
Apprenticeship completion
CAD/software experience

Call Center & Customer Service

Contact Centre Operations

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Clear spoken English
Basic IT/keyboard skills

Desirable Qualifications:

Previous customer service experience
Sales or telesales experience
CRM system knowledge
Foreign language skills

Construction

Building & Infrastructure

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
CSCS card
Physical fitness

Desirable Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2/3 in Construction
Plant operator tickets
Scaffolding certification
First Aid at Work

Environmental & Government

Public Sector & Utilities

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
DBS check (for certain roles)
Good communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

Relevant degree or diploma
Public sector experience
Environment/waste management certs
Driving licence

Legal

Law & Compliance Services

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good attention to detail
Professional conduct

Desirable Qualifications:

Legal secretarial qualification
Law degree or LPC
Proficiency in legal software
Typing speed certification

Insurance

Financial Services & Risk

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good numerical skills
Professional communication

Desirable Qualifications:

CII certification
Sales or customer service experience
Financial services background
IT and database proficiency

Light Industrial & Manufacturing

Production & Assembly

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Ability to stand for long periods
Basic literacy and numeracy

Desirable Qualifications:

Forklift licence
Manufacturing experience
Machine operating certification
6S/Lean manufacturing knowledge

Mortgages, Leasing & Renting

Property & Real Estate

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good communication skills
Organisational skills

Desirable Qualifications:

Property/estate agent qualification
Sales experience
Financial services background
Driving licence

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare & Research

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good attention to detail
Clean room protocols awareness

Desirable Qualifications:

Pharmaceutical production experience
GDP/GMP certification
Lab technician qualification
Sci/Pharma degree

Retail

Sales & E-commerce

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good customer service skills
Flexibility for shifts

Desirable Qualifications:

Retail/warehouse experience
Till/cash handling experience
Forklift licence (for warehouse)
E-commerce/online fulfilment exp

Science

Research & Laboratories

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Right to work in the UK
Good attention to detail
Lab safety awareness

Desirable Qualifications:

Science degree or HNC/HND
Lab technician experience
GLP/GMP certification
Data analysis skills

Volunteer

Community & Charity Work

Common Requirements:

Age: 18+
Enthusiasm and commitment
Good communication skills
Teamwork and reliability

Desirable Qualifications:

Previous volunteering experience
First Aid certification
DBS check (for certain roles)
Language skills

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Delivery & Driving

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Office & Administration

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Architecture & Engineering

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Construction

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