Plant and machine operatives

£26,071

Average salary

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

47 hours

Average weekly hours

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

8.48%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8129

Job holders in this unit group operate a variety of plant and machinery not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 812: Plant and Machine Operatives.

Common tasks include:

operates acetylene torches and other cutting equipment to dismantle boilers, cars, ships, railway track, engines, machinery and other scrap metal;
bends, coils, crimps and spins metal wires in the manufacture of cables, springs, ropes and other wire goods;
operates machines in the manufacture of nuts, bolts, nails, screws, pins, rivets, etc.;
fills grease gun with grease of appropriate grade, and applies grease or oil to grease points or lubrication holes in machinery or equipment and over bearings, axles and other similar parts;
ensures that rollers in rope haulage system are well greased and running freely;
inspects machines and equipment, and reports any faults.

(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs are available in some areas.

*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: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.

Regional employment: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.

Future employment: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.

Top 12 industries: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.

Alternative & related job titles: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.

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