Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

£24,507

Average salary

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

48 hours

Average weekly hours

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

4.43%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8131

Jobholders in this unit group wire up prepared parts and/or sub-assemblies in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, make coils and wiring harnesses and assemble previously prepared parts in the batch or mass production of electrical and electronic goods and components.

Common tasks include:

examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to identify appropriate materials and sequence of operations;
selects, cuts and connects wire to appropriate terminals by crimping or soldering;
positions and secures switches, transformers, tags, valve holders or other parts and connects capacitors, resistors, transistors or sub-assemblies to appropriate terminals by soldering;
lays out and secures wire to make harnesses and operates machine to wind heavy and light coils of wire or copper for transformers, armatures, rotors, stators and light electrical equipment;
assembles previously prepared electrical or electronic components by winding, bolting, screwing or otherwise fastening using an assembly machine or hand tools.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by short courses. NVQs/SVQs in Electronic Product Assembly are available at Level 1.

*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: Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

Regional employment: Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

Future employment: Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

Top 12 industries: Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

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Equality focus: Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)

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