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Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot

OFO Code: 733211

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
733211
Occupation
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
Unit group
7332 · Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers

Official description
Heavy truck and lorry drivers drive and tend heavy motor vehicles to transport goods, liquids and heavy materials over short or long distances.

More official OFO detail
  • Determining the most appropriate routes
  • Assisting with or carrying out loading or unloading operations, using various lifting or tipping devices
  • Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered, to prevent loss and damage
  • Estimating weights to comply with load limitations, and ensuring the safe distribution of weights
  • Carrying out minor maintenance to vehicles, and arranges major maintenance and repairs
  • Driving and tending a heavy motor vehicle, such as a lorry with or without trailer or a dump-truck, to transport goods, liquids or heavy materials over short or long distances

2. Demand status

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