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As a skilled metal, electrical or electronic trades supervisor, sometimes described as a site manager or supervisor, your technical skills and management abilities will allow you to oversee and improve the performance of skilled tradespeople. Read on to find out more about working in this industry, what your role might involve and how you can get your first job in this area.
There are several career paths available to you in this field depending on your interests and goals.
You’ll typically complete an apprenticeship or other vocational training pathway and work as a tradesperson first, gaining technical skills and experience in working on a variety of projects or processes. As you gain seniority, you’ll be able to take on managerial or supervisor roles and oversee the work of other tradespeople. You could focus on supervising activity on-site or move into management work that is more office-based.
Experienced supervisors in this area might choose to start their own company, employing tradespeople and working directly with clients.
Larger companies offer a range of apprenticeships or graduate training schemes that are an excellent way to break into the industry and build experience while earning.
Management qualifications and training are usually needed to move up into supervisor roles, which might be available internally or through an external training provider. Membership of organisations like IET can help you access further training and networking opportunities.
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