Smiths and forge workers
£29,200
Average salary
47 hours
Average weekly hours
2.2%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Sheet metal workers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5211
Sheet metal workers mark out, cut, shape and join sheet metal using hand or machine tools to make and repair sheet metal products and components (excluding vehicle bodywork).
Common tasks include:
- examines drawings and specifications to assess job requirements
- uses template, measuring instruments and tools to mark out layout lines and reference points
- uses hand or machine tools to bend, roll, fold, press or beat cut sheet metal
- assembles prepared parts and joins them by bolting, welding or soldering
- finishes product by grinding, filing, cleaning and polishing
- repairs damaged metal parts such as copper sheets and tubes by beating, riveting, soldering, welding and fitting replacement parts
- checks final product to ensure conformity with specifications
Qualifications
Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training and relevant NVQs at Level 2 and 3 are available.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Sheet metal workers
Regional employment: Sheet metal workers
Future employment: Sheet metal workers
Top 12 industries: Sheet metal workers
Alternative & related job titles: Sheet metal workers
Coppersmith Metal fabricator Panel beater (metal trades) Sheet metal fabricator Sheet metal worker
Equality focus: Sheet metal workers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£26,593
Female average annual salary
£29,200
Male average annual salary
48
Female average weekly hours
47
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Sheet metal workers
Workforce gender: Sheet metal workers
Breakdown by region
£33,371
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£27,114
Wales - lowest annual average salary
55
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
40
South West (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Sheet metal workers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Sheet metal workers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£14,079)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age