Assemblers and routine operatives
£31,286
Average salary
45 hours
Average weekly hours
9.64%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8139
Job holders in this unit group operate a variety of plant and machinery not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 813: 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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Equality focus: Plant and machine operatives 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
£22,421
Female average annual salary
£32,329
Male average annual salary
45
Female average weekly hours
45
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
Workforce gender: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
Breakdown by region
£35,457
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£30,243
South West (England) - lowest annual average salary
52
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
40
East Midlands (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£11,471)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age