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Electrical and Mechanical Services

Electrical and mechanical engineering; Gas sector; Aircraft maintenance ...

Covers :
1. Electrical and mechanical engineering
   - Contracting
   - Electrical fitting with water plumbing
   - Servicing
   - Sizeable companies with related services
   - Related educational institutes and government bureau/departments
2. Gas
   - Gas supply
   - Gas fitting, installation and maintenance
   - Sizeable companies with related services
   - Related educational institutes and government bureau/departments
3. Aircraft maintenance companies

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Year 2021 Tooltips

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 4.1%

Technician Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 3.0%

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 3.2%

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 1.4%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 3.2%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 7.2%

Technician Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 5.5%

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 6.0%

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 7.1%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 2.4%

Technician Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 2.1%

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 1.9%

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 4.0%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 2.1%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 7.2%

Technician Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 6.7%

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 3.3%

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 6.7%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 0.0%

Technician Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 6.0%

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 10.1%

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 10.6%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 8.2%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 9.9%

Technician Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 6.6%

Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 3.0%

Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 1.8%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Monthly Income Tooltips

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Monthly Income Tooltips

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Monthly Income Tooltips

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

97.2%First Degree

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Technician Tooltips

71.3%Diploma/Certificate

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Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

59.2%Senior Secondary

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Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

69.7%Junior Secondary

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

64.0%6 Years to Less than 10 Years

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Technician Tooltips

61.8%3 Years to Less than 6 Years

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Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

49.1%1 year to less than 3 years

34.1%3 Years to Less than 6 Years

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Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

42.5%1 year to less than 3 years

33.2%No experience

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

100.0%First Degree

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Technician Tooltips

91.5%Diploma/Certificate

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Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

79.1%Senior Secondary

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Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

59.4%Junior Secondary

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

75.0%6 Years to Less than 10 Years

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Technician Tooltips

79.7%3 Years to Less than 6 Years

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Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

64.7%1 year to less than 3 years

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Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

40.6%1 year to less than 3 years

37.5%No experience

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

100.0%First Degree

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Technician Tooltips

62.5%Sub-degree

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Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

87.5%Senior Secondary

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Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

58.3%Senior Secondary

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

77.8%6 Years to Less than 10 Years

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Technician Tooltips

87.5%3 Years to Less than 6 Years

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Tradesman/ Craftsman Tooltips

100.0%1 year to less than 3 years

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Semi-skilled worker/ General worker Tooltips

50.0%3 Years to Less than 6 Years

50.0%Less than 1 year

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Lack of candidates with relevant experience

2nd

Alternative offers in the market

3rd

Insufficient trained/qualified manpower in the related disciplines

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Unsatisfactory terms of employment

2nd

Lack of candidates with relevant experience

3rd

Alternative offers in the market

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Unsatisfactory terms of employment

2nd

Unsatisfactory working environment

3rd

Lack of candidates with relevant experience / Alternative offers in the market

Manpower Demand

Professional/ Technologist

Average Annual Growth

0

2021

Actual

0

2025

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Technician

Average Annual Growth

0

2021

Actual

0

2025

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Tradesman/ Craftsman

Average Annual Growth

0

2021

Actual

0

2025

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Manpower Demand

Average Annual Growth

0

2021

Actual

0

2025

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Manpower Demand

Average Annual Growth

0

2021

Actual

0

2025

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Report

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  • Electrical and Mechanical Services
  • 2021 Manpower Survey Report

The Number of Employees in E&M Engineering Sector Continued to Increase, Recording a Growth of 3.3% Compared with that of Last Round Survey in 2017

The Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Engineering sector accounted for 90.2% of the manpower in the E&M Services Industry. The number of employees in this sector continued to increase, recording a growth of 3.3% compared with that of four years ago. On the other hand, the number of trainees and vacancies in the sector decreased by 13.5% and 20.2%, respectively.

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  • Electrical and Mechanical Services
  • 2024 Manpower Update Report

Electrical & Mechanical Services Industry in the Post-Covid Era: Challenges and Opportunities

In the post-Covid-19 era, construction projects have hurried to make up for lost time during the pandemic, alongside government large-scale construction initiatives and the renovation of many old buildings, aiming to replace or modernize building facilities. This has led to increased demand for manpower in E&M engineering services. Hong Kong's railway has resumed normal schedules after the pandemic, resulting in greater wear and tear on its E&M components, thus sparking high demand for skilled maintenance workers. Despite the stable demand for electricity and natural gas before and after the pandemic, household consumption rose due to lifestyle changes, particularly in peak hours. Expectations of government initiatives for housing and infrastructure suggest continued sector growth. The aviation industry has gradually resumed after the pandemic, with airport traffic reaching 80% of pre-pandemic levels. As a result, there is an increased demand for aircraft maintenance services, especially with the opening of the third runway at the Hong Kong Airport by the end of 2024. Employers emphasise the importance of mastering BIM drawing for students in E&M engineering programs. Technologies like Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MiMEP) have gained popularity in recent years. These technologies, which involve factory assembly and on-site installation, shorten construction timelines. These require E&M professionals to adapt to and continuously learn relevant skills. As climate change drives the transition towards renewable energy, mechanical and electrical engineers must possess relevant skills. Adaptability to evolving technologies and environmental standards is crucial for professionals in the E&M Services industry.