Science, engineering and production technicians
£30,764
Average salary
35 hours
Average weekly hours
2.53%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3119
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of technical support functions not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 311: Science, Engineering and Production Technicians.
Common tasks include:
- sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes;
- undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings;
- performs calculations and records and interprets data;
- otherwise assists technologists as directed.
(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)
Qualifications
Entry varies from employer to employer. Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/SQA award or an Intermediate GNVQ/GSVQ Level II. Professional qualifications are available and may be required in some areas of work.
*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: Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Regional employment: Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Future employment: Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Top 12 industries: Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
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Equality focus: Science, engineering and production technicians 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
£28,157
Female average annual salary
£31,286
Male average annual salary
34
Female average weekly hours
36
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Workforce gender: Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Breakdown by region
£36,500
London - highest annual average salary
£26,071
South West (England) - lowest annual average salary
40
Northern Ireland - Highest average weekly hours
33
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£15,121)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age