If you love food and really enjoy cooking, this could be the perfect career for you. Chefs prepare food using a variety of cooking methods. In large kitchens they normally work as part of a team. The head chef runs the entire kitchen. You may not need any academic qualifications to start work as a trainee chef. However some employers will prefer you to have a good general standard of education including GCSEs in subjects like English and maths.

If you enjoy driving and like being out and about, this job could be ideal for you. As a delivery van driver you would collect goods and deliver them to customers. You could deliver a wide range of items, for example supermarket shopping orders, furniture, domestic appliances or company wages. To work as a delivery driver you will need a basic ability in English and maths. You will also need a good driving record and a suitable licence.

If you enjoy helping people and want to make a difference to their lives, this job could be just what you are looking for. As a care assistant you would help people who have difficulties with their daily activities. You could work with children, people with physical or learning disabilities, older people or families. It would be useful if you had experience in a caring role. When you apply for a job you will need to pass background checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you enjoy keeping things in order and like being part of a team, this job could suit you perfectly. As an administrative assistant, you would be making sure that day-to-day office tasks run smoothly. So it’s important that you are organised, accurate and pay close attention to detail. Almost every kind of company and organisation in the UK employs administrative assistants. You could work anywhere, from a small business to a large employer such as the civil service or NHS.

Around 12,000 people are employed as retail merchandisers in the UK. Retail merchandisers ensure that the right amounts of goods are in the right stores at the right time and at the right price. Liaising with retail buyers, who select the product ranges, Merchandisers decide on the exact quantity of goods to order and specific stock levels for each store. They also set selling prices of items, and plan promotions and price reductions.

Large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers, also known as HGV drivers, transport and deliver goods between suppliers and customers. They work from depots, distribution centres and warehouses, and carry goods all over the UK and overseas. As an LGV driver, you would drive commercial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, including rigid trucks, articulated lorries, tankers, transporters and trailer wagons.

If you are interested in computers and like solving problems, this could be the perfect job for you. IT support technicians help to find and correct software and hardware problems for computer users. To become an IT support technician, you will need to have a wide knowledge of operating systems. You’ll also need to know about networking, hardware and software. And you’ll be able to explain problems and solutions clearly to non-technical users.

Waiting staff serve customers by taking orders, serving food and preparing tables. An important part of the work is to make customers feel welcome and comfortable during their meal. You will find jobs in hotels, restaurants, cafes, bistros, bars, fast food outlets and contract catering companies throughout the UK and overseas. You will have greater career prospects in larger organisations, and with experience you may be able to progress to head waiter or waitress, or restaurant supervisor.

If you are keen on safety and security this job could be perfect for you. Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables or people are safe and secure. They help prevent theft and damage. They also deal with emergencies. You don’t need academic qualifications to start work as a security officer but a good standard of general education will be helpful. A security officer needs to be mature and responsible. It will also help if you’re a polite and helpful person.

If you like being in a lively environment and you enjoy working with people, this could be perfect for you. Airline customer service agents make sure passengers and their luggage board the right aircraft safely and on time. They can also be known as passenger service agents or check-in assistants. There are no fixed entry requirements for this job but many employers ask for GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

If you love the idea of making people feel good and look their best, a job as a beauty therapist could be perfect for you. Beauty therapists carry out face and body treatments for clients to help them look and feel better. To work as a fully qualified beauty therapist you need a relevant level 3 qualification. You can also get into this job through an Apprenticeship. Beauty therapists need to be open and friendly. They also need to be able to make clients feel relaxed and be a good listener.

If you are good with practical work, this could be a great career for you. As an electrician you would fit and repair electrical circuits and wiring. This would be in people’s homes or businesses. To qualify as an electrician you will need to have industry-recognised training and qualifications. As an electrician you will need to be organised and pay close attention to detail. You will also need a full understanding of safety rules and regulations.

Bus and coach drivers transport passengers on local, national or overseas journeys. Road safety is an important part of the job, and drivers are responsible for the safety of their passengers. If you love driving and enjoy meeting different people, this could be just the job you are looking for. To be a bus or coach driver, you should have excellent driving skills and knowledge of traffic regulations. You’ll need to be patient, have a responsible attitude and a good sense of direction.

Painters and decorators use a range of coverings to enhance and protect surfaces. These surfaces could include plaster, metal and wood. If you like practical work and enjoy being artistic, this could be a perfect career for you. To be a painter and decorator, you should have good practical and creative skills. You will need to be able to work carefully and pay attention to detail. Sometimes you’ll need a good head for heights. Employers often prefer people with some relevant experience.

Door supervisors, sometimes known as door stewards or informally as bouncers, are responsible for the security of customers and staff in pubs, bars, nightclubs (and other licensed premises) and public events. They keep order and make sure that people are safe. As a door supervisor, one of your main duties would be to check the suitability of people coming into the venue. This could include checking that the person is not underage or carrying any harmful substances or objects.

Taxis are an important part of any town or city's transport system. Taxis can be either a ‘black cab' or a licensed saloon car. Both types have a licence plate and roof sign that states they are a taxi. The other type of passenger transport around town is a private hire vehicle that runs through an operator.

As an airport baggage handler you would load and unload luggage and freight from aircraft between flights. If you enjoy physical work and would like to work in travel, this could be ideal for you. To do this job you will need to have honesty and reliability. You will need to be able to work as part of a team. You’ll also have to be flexible in the hours you work. You need to be over 18 to work as a baggage handler. You would have strict security checks before starting a job.