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Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Seven biggest employers for jobs without a degree and you could get paid up to £46k
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LANDING a job with one of these employers could see you eventually earn nearly £10,000 more than the UK's average salary, and you don't even need a degree. Many job hunters are curious to know what their starting salary could be if they do not hold any qualifications. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 We share what your starting salary could be if you entered a job without a degree A growing number of firms offer apprenticeships, to help young people to earn a wage while they work. But how much can you earn if you choose not to go down the University route? Research by hiring firm Adzuna, shared with The Sun, found Busy Bee Childcare pays its level three apprentices £262 a week. This works out at around £13,649.48 per year. The firm was named as one of the top 10 places to earn an apprenticeship, following research by the Department for Education and RateMyApprenticeship. Meanwhile, if you choose not to go down the apprenticeship route, entry level employees could also secure a role at the firm for £25,083. This includes jobs as a nursery practitioner and an integrations support coordinator, according to the research. And if you choose to progress your career at the childcare group, you could earn nearly £5,000 more than the average UK employee. Figures show a nursery manager at Busy Bee earns a yearly salary of £42,500. This is higher than the £37,430 the average UK employee is said to earn each year. Why are pubs closing? But it is unclear how long staff need to work at the firm before they can progress into a senior role. Meanwhile, Premier Inn owner Whitbread gives those looking for an entry-level job without a degree a chance to earn £11.79 an hour as a kitchen assistant. Grill chefs also have a chance to earn £12.74 per hour. That works out as an annual salary of £24,523 and £26,499 per year, respectively. But if you stay in the firm and work your way up the ladder you could earn up to £46,250 per year as a general manager. The chain was also rated as one of the top places to earn an apprenticeship in the UK, and offers schemes at its support centre and in hospitality. John Lewis, which was also named as a popular place to secure an apprenticeship, also has a range of schemes on offer. That includes a level three apprenticeship as a Vehicle Paint Technician. Staff are paid £12.45 per hour which would work out at £25,896 per year. That is around £2,000 more than what the average minimum wage worker earns a year. John Lewis is currently recruiting for candidates to start this August, so there is still a chance to apply if you or someone you know is interested. WHAT DO OTHER FIRMS OFFER? 2 Mitchells & Butlers runs a chef apprenticeship scheme which can help you earn up between £300 and £366 a week. You can also join with no qualification as a bar staff and earn £11.44 per hour, which works out as £23,000 per year. Logistics provider GXO lets apprentices earn £19,500 per year through its scheme. Meanwhile McDonald's pays its school leaver apprentices between £9.52 and £12.26 per hour through its crew member and manager apprenticeship schemes. Through this scheme, workers receive day-to-day training in a McDonald's restaurant. The above firms were also recognised as great places to secure an apprenticeship following research by the Department for Education.
The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Seven biggest employers for jobs without a degree and you could get paid up to £46k
LANDING a job with one of these employers could see you eventually earn nearly £10,000 more than the UK's average salary, and you don't even need a degree. Many job hunters are curious to know what their starting salary could be if they do not hold any qualifications. 2 A growing number of firms offer apprenticeships, to help young people to earn a wage while they work. But how much can you earn if you choose not to go down the University route? Research by hiring firm Adzuna, shared with The Sun, found Busy Bee Childcare pays its level three apprentices £262 a week. This works out at around £13,649.48 per year. The firm was named as one of the top 10 places to earn an apprenticeship, following research by the Department for Education and RateMyApprenticeship. Meanwhile, if you choose not to go down the apprenticeship route, entry level employees could also secure a role at the firm for £25,083. This includes jobs as a nursery practitioner and an integrations support coordinator, according to the research. And if you choose to progress your career at the childcare group, you could earn nearly £5,000 more than the average UK employee. Figures show a nursery manager at Busy Bee earns a yearly salary of £42,500. This is higher than the £37,430 the average UK employee is said to earn each year. Why are pubs closing? But it is unclear how long staff need to work at the firm before they can progress into a senior role. Meanwhile, Premier Inn owner Whitbread gives those looking for an entry-level job without a degree a chance to earn £11.79 an hour as a kitchen assistant. Grill chefs also have a chance to earn £12.74 per hour. That works out as an annual salary of £24,523 and £26,499 per year, respectively. But if you stay in the firm and work your way up the ladder you could earn up to £46,250 per year as a general manager. The chain was also rated as one of the top places to earn an apprenticeship in the UK, and offers schemes at its support centre and in hospitality. John Lewis, which was also named as a popular place to secure an apprenticeship, also has a range of schemes on offer. That includes a level three apprenticeship as a Vehicle Paint Technician. Staff are paid £12.45 per hour which would work out at £25,896 per year. That is around £2,000 more than what the average minimum wage worker earns a year. John Lewis is currently recruiting for candidates to start this August, so there is still a chance to apply if you or someone you know is interested. WHAT DO OTHER FIRMS OFFER? 2 Mitchells & Butlers runs a chef apprenticeship scheme which can help you earn up between £300 and £366 a week. You can also join with no qualification as a bar staff and earn £11.44 per hour, which works out as £23,000 per year. Logistics provider GXO lets apprentices earn £19,500 per year through its scheme. Meanwhile McDonald's pays its school leaver apprentices between £9.52 and £12.26 per hour through its crew member and manager apprenticeship schemes. Through this scheme, workers receive day-to-day training in a McDonald's restaurant. The above firms were also recognised as great places to secure an apprenticeship following research by the Department for Education. What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a work-based training programme that combines on-the-job experience with classroom learning. Apprentices earn a wage while gaining practical skills and qualifications. Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16, whether they are school leavers, career changers, or individuals looking to upskill. Applications can be made through the government's apprenticeship website or directly with employers offering apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeships are funded by the government and employers, meaning there are no tuition fees for the apprentice. Additional support may be available for those with disabilities or learning difficulties. For more details, visit the official UK government apprenticeship website at
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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
UK firms cut hiring for AI-exposed roles, tech and finance jobs fall 38%
British companies are becoming increasingly cautious about hiring for roles that are likely to be disrupted by artificial intelligence (AI), Bloomberg reported, citing findings from a recent McKinsey & Co study. The findings suggest that AI is amplifying the broader slowdown in the UK's employment market. Drop in job postings for AI-sensitive roles Job listings in the UK have seen a general decline as employers attempt to rein in spending amidst stagnant economic growth and high borrowing rates. The study stated that overall online job advertisements fell by 31 per cent in the three months leading up to May, compared with the same timeframe in 2022. However, the decrease has been especially pronounced in positions expected to be heavily affected by AI. Roles in areas such as technology and finance saw a 38 per cent reduction — nearly double the average fall, according to McKinsey. This trend is putting additional strain on the UK's labour market at a time when tax hikes are already triggering cutbacks in lower-skilled sectors like hospitality and retail. AI-exposed occupations see sharpest declines McKinsey's data shows over the past three years, the demand for professionals such as software developers, consultants, and graphic designers has decreased by more than 50 per cent. While some of this contraction may stem from industry-specific challenges and wider economic pressures, McKinsey noted that even in sectors like IT and professional services — where business performance remains robust — job opportunities have continued to fall. AI already influencing hiring patterns According to Pawel Adrjan, director of EMEA economic research at the Indeed Hiring Lab, employers tend to cut hiring in fields that involve building or using AI tools. For instance, job listings in mathematics — primarily encompassing roles in data science and analytics — have halved since pre-pandemic times, despite being among the highest for AI-related mentions in job descriptions. In contrast, sectors such as real estate and education, where AI references are minimal, have seen growth in vacancies. Entry-level positions face pressure Entry-level positions, particularly those involving repetitive tasks like document review or meeting summarisation, are increasingly at risk of automation. Job postings for roles such as internships, apprenticeships, or junior positions not requiring degrees have plummeted by nearly one-third since the introduction of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, according to Adzuna. AI expert predicts major job displacement by 2045 In an interview with The Guardian, Adam Dorr, research director at RethinkX, warned of a major shift in employment driven by AI and robotics. He stated that by 2045, most human jobs could become "obsolete", as machines would be capable of performing nearly all tasks faster and more cost-effectively. Dorr and his team have analysed over 1,500 significant technological upheavals and concluded that once a new technology becomes established, it typically replaces the existing system within 15 to 20 years. Microsoft cuts thousands of jobs, focuses on AI upskilling Microsoft has laid off over 15,000 employees in 2025, with the most recent round alone accounting for approximately 9,000 job losses. The cuts have primarily affected divisions such as Xbox and sales. The company is now encouraging its remaining staff to develop their AI-related skills as it pivots more aggressively towards the new technology.
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jobs where you can earn up to £104k for just one day a week with no qualifications
Our case study, James, shares how he manages to earn up to £2,000 for just 15 minutes of work a week EASY EARNINGS Jobs where you can earn up to £104k for just one day a week with no qualifications FORGET the daily grind – a new trend of "micro-jobs" could see you rake in up to £104,000 a year for just one day of work a week. We reveal the roles where you can do minimal work and still earn a good living - and there's no need to fork out for a degree. Advertisement 2 You might be surprised by the variety of high-paying, low-commitment gigs out there 2 You could earn up to £2,000 a day The average annual salary is £37,430, according to the Office for National Statistics. That's based on working 38 hours a week, 46 weeks a year. But the highest paying micro-job that requires no qualifications would pay £104,000 a year based on working just one day a week - a stonking £66,570 more. Advertisement Job platform Adzuna has crunched the data to see which micro-jobs which require no qualifications pay the most. See the full list of roles here, based on advertised salaries from June 2025. Top-paying jobs for fewer days at work First on the list are voice over artists. They use their voice for adverts, films, audiobooks, and animations, helping to tell stories, deliver messages, or bring characters to life. You could earn up to £2,000 for just 15 minutes of work a week. Advertisement So if you land a 15-minute job every week for a year, you could make up to £104,000. I earn up to £2,000 for just 15 minutes of work JAMES Bartlett is living proof that you don't need a string of degrees to land an enviable career. James, 37, from Birmingham, left his A-levels unfinished to chase an acting dream, landing a BBC role in "Afternoon Plays". Now, he's a master of many lucrative trades, but it's his work as a voice artist that offers a truly astonishing income for minimal hours. Some projects he works on pay £1,000 to £2,000, or even more, for just a few minutes of recording. Before the pandemic hit, James was already dabbling in voiceover work. When the TV and creative industries shut down, he saw an opportunity. Armed with a basic USB microphone, he transformed his home into a recording studio. He now voices everything from intense crime dramas like "Line of Duty", where he records lines for scenes filmed in Ireland, to TV and radio adverts and corporate explainers. He also records e-learning content, and even the familiar voices you hear on telephone hold menus and in-store announcements for supermarkets like Asda and Tesco. While the pay varies, the basic studio fee is typically £200 to £300 per hour. But the real money comes from "usage fees". If your voice is used in a major TV campaign, for instance, you can receive a loyalty payment – a significant sum for just a couple of minutes of your time. From a business perspective, voice acting offers incredible advantages. "The outgoings are incredibly low," James said. "Once you have your mic and kit, your voice is your tool – and it's free. It's not like a plumber who has to go buy other bits." If you're eager to start a career as a voiceover artist, James suggests checking out Gravy for the Brain's online training courses. Next on the list are domestic gas engineers, earning an impressive £960 a week for working just one day a week - or £50,000 a year. These aren't your average DIY enthusiasts - they're skilled professionals installing and repairing gas systems. You don't need a university degree to become a domestic gas engineer in the UK. Instead, you can train through a paid apprenticeship or a fast-track course at a private training centre. Advertisement The high salary makes sense when you consider the specialised training, certifications, and vital safety regulations involved in working with gas. Many gas engineers are self-employed, giving them the freedom to choose their working hours. Meanwhile, delivery drivers can earn between £240 and £272 a day, depending on the job's demands. You don't need qualifications, but you'll need a driving licence. HGV Class 1 drivers typically make £22.69 an hour, earning £272 for a 12-hour shift or £14,160 a year if they work one shift a week. Advertisement Regular lorry drivers, earning £20 an hour, would make £240 per 12-hour shift or £12,480 a year for the same schedule. To become a lorry driver in the UK, you need to be 18 or older and have a full car driving licence. You'll take a medical exam, get a provisional HGV licence, and pass the Driver CPC test, which includes theory, case studies, and practical tests. To stay qualified, you must complete 35 hours of training every five years. What is the national minimum wage? AT the moment, there are two different minimum rates all workers are supposed to get across the UK - the national minimum wage (NMW) and the national living wage (NLW). The NMW is the minimum hourly rate for workers who have finished school. For those under 18 and apprentices, the rate is at least £7.55 an hour. Workers aged 18 to 20 must earn a minimum of £10 an hour. The NLW applies to workers aged 21 and over and is slightly higher. At present, everyone over the age of 21 must be paid at least £12.21 an hour. You are eligible to receive the applicable minimum rate if you work full-time, part-time or as a casual labourer. Those who are self-employed, voluntary workers, company directors, and family members who live in the home of the employer and do household chores do not qualify for the minimum wage. Other flexible jobs paying more than the minimum wage There are other jobs which don't require you to have any qualifications - but they don't pay as much. Advertisement Some baristas can earn £16.02 an hour, especially in busy, high-end coffee shops where great service and speed matter. Waiters in fancy restaurants can also make £16 an hour, with good service often leading to big tips. Working 12 hours a week at this rate could earn you £192 a week or nearly £10,000 a year, excluding tips. If you wanted to work five days a week, the pay would be £49,920 a year. Meanwhile, skilled roles like telescopic forklift drivers earn £15.50 an hour. Advertisement These forklifts have an extendable telescopic boom that allows them to lift and move heavy loads to higher or hard-to-reach places, making them ideal for construction, agriculture, and warehouse work. Their pay reflects the training required, the hazards of the job, and necessary safety certifications. Drivers typically need training and certification to use these machines safely and efficiently. Working one 12-hour shift a week for a year would earn you £9,672. If you worked five 12-hour shifts a week, you'd make £48,360 a year. Advertisement Plus, groundskeepers earn £14.61 an hour, maintaining large outdoor spaces with specialised equipment and a solid understanding of horticulture. One day a week for a year would be £9,116.64, but if you wanted to work five days a week, you'd earn £45,583 a year. In the cleaning sector, end-of-tenancy cleaners can earn £14 an hour. This involves thorough and meticulous cleaning for property handovers, often requiring specialised tools and high standards of work. One day a week for a year would be £8,736, but for five days a week, you'd earn £43,680 a year. Advertisement Casual kitchen porters also earn £14 an hour, handling washing and basic food prep in fast-paced kitchens, making it an appealing option for flexible work. That's £8,736 for a year, or £43,680 for five days a week. Home care aides earn £13.95 an hour, providing essential personal care and support, often with irregular hours and significant responsibility for a client's well-being. For one day a week for a year, you'd earn £8,704.8, but £43,524 for five days a year. If you're looking into micro-jobs, James Neave suggests checking things like your employment rights, the type of contract, and tax rules. Advertisement These jobs are often part-time, zero-hour, or freelance. James said: "With zero-hour contracts, your employer doesn't have to give you work, and you don't have to accept it if they do. "It's all about finding what works best for your skills and lifestyle."
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jobs where you can earn up to £104k for just one day a week with no qualifications
FORGET the daily grind – a new trend of "micro-jobs" could see you rake in up to £104,000 a year for just one day of work a week. We reveal the roles where you can do minimal work and still earn a good living - and there's no need to fork out for a degree. 2 2 The average annual salary is £37,430, according to the Office for National Statistics. That's based on working 38 hours a week, 46 weeks a year. But the highest paying micro-job that requires no qualifications would pay £104,000 a year based on working just one day a week - a stonking £66,570 more. Job platform Adzuna has crunched the data to see which micro-jobs which require no qualifications pay the most. See the full list of roles here, based on advertised salaries from June 2025. Top-paying jobs for fewer days at work First on the list are voice over artists. They use their voice for adverts, films, audiobooks, and animations, helping to tell stories, deliver messages, or bring characters to life. You could earn up to £2,000 for just 15 minutes of work a week. So if you land a 15-minute job every week for a year, you could make up to £104,000. I earn up to £2,000 for just 15 minutes of work JAMES Bartlett is living proof that you don't need a string of degrees to land an enviable career. James, 37, from Birmingham, left his A-levels unfinished to chase an acting dream, landing a BBC role in "Afternoon Plays". Now, he's a master of many lucrative trades, but it's his work as a voice artist that offers a truly astonishing income for minimal hours. Some projects he works on pay £1,000 to £2,000, or even more, for just a few minutes of recording. Before the pandemic hit, James was already dabbling in voiceover work. When the TV and creative industries shut down, he saw an opportunity. Armed with a basic USB microphone, he transformed his home into a recording studio. He now voices everything from intense crime dramas like "Line of Duty", where he records lines for scenes filmed in Ireland, to TV and radio adverts and corporate explainers. He also records e-learning content, and even the familiar voices you hear on telephone hold menus and in-store announcements for supermarkets like Asda and Tesco. While the pay varies, the basic studio fee is typically £200 to £300 per hour. But the real money comes from "usage fees". If your voice is used in a major TV campaign, for instance, you can receive a loyalty payment – a significant sum for just a couple of minutes of your time. From a business perspective, voice acting offers incredible advantages. "The outgoings are incredibly low," James said. "Once you have your mic and kit, your voice is your tool – and it's free. It's not like a plumber who has to go buy other bits." If you're eager to start a career as a voiceover artist, James suggests checking out Gravy for the Brain's online training courses. Next on the list are domestic gas engineers, earning an impressive £960 a week for working just one day a week - or £50,000 a year. These aren't your average DIY enthusiasts - they're skilled professionals installing and repairing gas systems. You don't need a university degree to become a domestic gas engineer in the UK. Instead, you can train through a paid apprenticeship or a fast-track course at a private training centre. The high salary makes sense when you consider the specialised training, certifications, and vital safety regulations involved in working with gas. Many gas engineers are self-employed, giving them the freedom to choose their working hours. Meanwhile, delivery drivers can earn between £240 and £272 a day, depending on the job's demands. You don't need qualifications, but you'll need a driving licence. HGV Class 1 drivers typically make £22.69 an hour, earning £272 for a 12-hour shift or £14,160 a year if they work one shift a week. Regular lorry drivers, earning £20 an hour, would make £240 per 12-hour shift or £12,480 a year for the same schedule. To become a lorry driver in the UK, you need to be 18 or older and have a full car driving licence. You'll take a medical exam, get a provisional HGV licence, and pass the Driver CPC test, which includes theory, case studies, and practical tests. To stay qualified, you must complete 35 hours of training every five years. What is the national minimum wage? AT the moment, there are two different minimum rates all workers are supposed to get across the UK - the national minimum wage (NMW) and the national living wage (NLW). The NMW is the minimum hourly rate for workers who have finished school. For those under 18 and apprentices, the rate is at least £7.55 an hour. Workers aged 18 to 20 must earn a minimum of £10 an hour. The NLW applies to workers aged 21 and over and is slightly higher. At present, everyone over the age of 21 must be paid at least £12.21 an hour. You are eligible to receive the applicable minimum rate if you work full-time, part-time or as a casual labourer. Those who are self-employed, voluntary workers, company directors, and family members who live in the home of the employer and do household chores do not qualify for the minimum wage. Other flexible jobs paying more than the minimum wage There are other jobs which don't require you to have any qualifications - but they don't pay as much. Some baristas can earn £16.02 an hour, especially in busy, high-end coffee shops where great service and speed matter. Waiters in fancy restaurants can also make £16 an hour, with good service often leading to big tips. Working 12 hours a week at this rate could earn you £192 a week or nearly £10,000 a year, excluding tips. If you wanted to work five days a week, the pay would be £49,920 a year. Meanwhile, skilled roles like telescopic forklift drivers earn £15.50 an hour. These forklifts have an extendable telescopic boom that allows them to lift and move heavy loads to higher or hard-to-reach places, making them ideal for construction, agriculture, and warehouse work. Their pay reflects the training required, the hazards of the job, and necessary safety certifications. Drivers typically need training and certification to use these machines safely and efficiently. Working one 12-hour shift a week for a year would earn you £9,672. If you worked five 12-hour shifts a week, you'd make £48,360 a year. Plus, groundskeepers earn £14.61 an hour, maintaining large outdoor spaces with specialised equipment and a solid understanding of horticulture. One day a week for a year would be £9,116.64, but if you wanted to work five days a week, you'd earn £45,583 a year. In the cleaning sector, end-of-tenancy cleaners can earn £14 an hour. This involves thorough and meticulous cleaning for property handovers, often requiring specialised tools and high standards of work. One day a week for a year would be £8,736, but for five days a week, you'd earn £43,680 a year. Casual kitchen porters also earn £14 an hour, handling washing and basic food prep in fast-paced kitchens, making it an appealing option for flexible work. That's £8,736 for a year, or £43,680 for five days a week. Home care aides earn £13.95 an hour, providing essential personal care and support, often with irregular hours and significant responsibility for a client's well-being. For one day a week for a year, you'd earn £8,704.8, but £43,524 for five days a year. If you're looking into micro-jobs, James Neave suggests checking things like your employment rights, the type of contract, and tax rules. These jobs are often part-time, zero-hour, or freelance. James said: "With zero-hour contracts, your employer doesn't have to give you work, and you don't have to accept it if they do. "It's all about finding what works best for your skills and lifestyle." What are my rights if I'm on a zero hour contract? WORKERS on a zero hour contract only get paid for the hours they work. Regardless of this you should be getting paid the right amount for the work you do. The national minimum wage is the lowest legal pay rate for UK workers, and what you get depends on how old you are. People working on zero hours contracts are still entitled to breaks, which kick after a certain amount of time under the working time regulations. These say that workers have the right to one uninterrupted 20 minute rest break during their working day, if they work more than six hours a day. This can be a tea or lunch break. But the break doesn't have to be paid - it depends on the employment contract. Workers also have the right to 11 hours' rest between working days. Workers on zero hours contracts can also accumulate holiday depending on how many hours they work just as people on open contracts do. If you're unwell, your employer is legally obliged to pay you £118.75 per week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you're too ill to work, paid for up to 28 weeks. This is available as long as you have earned £125 per week (before tax) working for them in the previous eight weeks.
