Salary guide
Explosives Technician
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £50,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
EngineeringSecurity
- The UK has strict explosives safety regulations
Other names this job is known by
- Bomb Technician
- Ordnance Technician
Key responsibilities
- Handle, test, and dispose of explosives
- Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments
- Support mining, demolition, or military operations
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in engineering or chemistry
- Specialist training in explosives
- Security clearance (for some roles)
- Health & Safety and physical fitness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Technician
- Safety Manager
- Trainer
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study engineering or chemistry
- Complete specialist training
- Obtain safety certifications
- Gain experience in explosives roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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