Pump Technician
19AI EXPOSURE TODAY19
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST64%
NOT A FORECAST64%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Pump Technician
Pump technicians keep pumping systems running smoothly in factories, water treatment plants, and oil rigs. They fix broken pumps, spot problems before they become expensive, and help industries use water and energy more efficiently.
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 (19), 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.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Wessex WaterWessex Water is a leading water utility company in the UK, dedicated to providing high-quality water and wastewater services.
VeoliaVeolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions.
SUEZ Recycling and RecoverySUEZ is committed to the sustainable management of resources and offers a range of services in waste management and recycling.