The best-paying jobs you DON'T need a degree for: Funded training, recognised qualifications, starting salaries of up to £42,210 a year... and why mid-lifers looking for work after redundancy should apply too

Don't worry if you don't have previous customer service experience, you will be fully trained. Applicants must sit an online assessment called the Civil Service Customer Service Test, which assesses your ability to handle public interactions and manage difficult customer scenarios. HSBCJob: Customer service adviserSalary: Starting from £25,000 with two fixed pay increments of £750 each in your first year. Banking giant HSBC is recruiting customer service advisers to help customers with queries and provide support across its services. Water company South East Water is recruiting customer service apprentices for a 24-month training programme, combining classroom learning with practical experience.