Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

£41,714

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

46 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.98%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2018 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5250

Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades.

Common tasks include:

directly supervises and coordinates the activities of skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades workers;
establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements;
liaises with managers and other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems;
determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements;
reports as required to managerial staff on departmental activities.

Qualifications

Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. NVQs/SVQs are available at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training would be required together with significant, relevant work experience.

*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: Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

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