Job holders in this unit group operate telecommunications equipment to transmit and receive signals and messages.

Tasks

  • Collates and reviews information collected and compiles reports to pass back to the organisation/individual commissioning the market research.
  • Collects questionnaires, diaries, and other research materials left with interviewees and conducts follow-up interviews.
  • Records progress of interviews by noting answers, completing questionnaires, making audio or visual recordings or inputting responses into a computer.
  • Approaches members of the public, individuals, households and organisations to arrange and conduct face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, focus groups, panel interviews etc..

Typical Education Level

Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Will retirement created job openings

In the UK, 41% 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

£15,999 Average wage

Average annual earnings

The current average wage for communication operator is £15,999

784 positions

Current Employment

The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 784. 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 communication operator roles.

How well does it pay?

Normal pay for this occupation is £15,999 per year. That is about £1,333 per month or £8.20 per hour. New workers generally start on £8,177, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £34,302

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, 784 people are employed in the region.

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