Telephonist
Tasks
- Receives and handles incoming calls for emergency services, transmitting to the appropriate services.
- Performs routine tests and maintenance on equipment and reports faults.
- Keeps record of messages sent and received.
- Uses a teleprinter or telex keyboard to transmit messages to other teleprinters or telexes.
- Tunes transmitter to required channel or wavelength and relays or receives message to/ from person or vehicle.
- Receives messages, weather reports and other material to transmit.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 17% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£15,050 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for telephonist is £15,050
891 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 891. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for telephonist roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £15,050 per year. That is about £1,254 per month or £7.72 per hour. New workers generally start on £10,372, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £43,119
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 891 people are employed in the region.
