Electrical and electronic trades
£39,629
Average salary
45 hours
Average weekly hours
0.88%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5249
Job holders in this group perform a variety of electrical and electronic occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 524: Electrical and Electronic Trades.
Common tasks include:
- examines drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations
- places prepared parts and sub-assemblies in position, checks their alignment and secures with hand tools to install x-ray and medical equipment, aircraft instruments and other electronic equipment
- removes protective sheath from wires and cables and connects by brazing, soldering or crimping and applies conductor insulation and protective coverings
- assists with the erection of wood poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines
- connects and installs transformers, fuse gear, lightning arrestors, aircraft warning lights, cable boxes and other equipment
- connects cables to test equipment and tests for balance, resistance, insulation and any defects
- locates and repairs faults to lines and ancillary equipment
(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)
Qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually by apprenticeship and combines practical work experience and technical training. Relevant NVQs/ SVQs are available at Levels 2 and 3. Manufacturers may run specialised courses related to their products.
*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: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Regional employment: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Future employment: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Top 12 industries: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Alternative & related job titles: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Communication engineer Electronics engineer Field engineer Linesman
Equality focus: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
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
£58,400
Female average annual salary
£39,107
Male average annual salary
46
Female average weekly hours
45
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Workforce gender: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Breakdown by region
£44,843
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£37,021
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
51
Northern Ireland - Highest average weekly hours
41
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£18,771)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age