Cable Layers
12AI EXPOSURE TODAY12
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST57%
NOT A FORECAST57%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £26,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Cable Layers
Cable layers are the backbone of the UK's telecommunications and electrical infrastructure, playing a vital role in connecting homes and businesses. With the rapid expansion of digital services, this career is not only stable but also offers exciting opportunities for growth and development in a tech-driven world.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (12), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Cable LayerAs a Junior Cable Layer, you will assist in the installation and maintenance of cables, learning from experienced colleagues while gaining hands-on experience in the field.£22,000 - £26,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Cable LayerIn this role, you will take on more responsibility, leading small teams and managing installations while ensuring compliance with safety standards.£30,000 - £35,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Cable LayerAs a Senior Cable Layer, you will oversee large projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure that all work meets industry standards and client expectations.£40,000+
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.