Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

£29,200

Average salary

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

44 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 (vehicles and metal goods)

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8132

Jobholders in this unit group undertake the routine assembly of vehicles and other metal goods or components such as frames, axles, wire brushes and wheels.

Common tasks include:

follows instructions and drawings and positions components on work bench or in assembly machine;
assembles prepared components in sequence by soldering, bolting, fastening, spot-welding, screwing and hammering using power and hand tools or assembly machine;
rejects faulty assembly components;
inspects finished article for faults, monitors assembly machine operation and reports any faults.

Qualifications

No academic qualifications are required. In some cases candidates must take aptitude and dexterity tests. Normal colour vision is required for some jobs. Training varies according to the complexity of the 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: Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

Regional employment: Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

Future employment: Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

Top 12 industries: Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

Alternative & related job titles: Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

Worker, process (metal trades: assembly) Fixer, panel Assembler, gun Assembler, car Assembler, valve Maker, cycle Maker, carriage, invalid Assembler, lock Assembler, vehicle, motor Assembler, detonator Foreman (motor vehicle mfr) Operator, line, trim (motor vehicle mfr) Fitter, paragon Assembler, engine Fitter (bag frame mfr) Maker, frame, umbrella Maker, brake, car Assembler, motor (engineering) Assembler, body Maker, wheel (cycle mfr) Wireman (cycle mfr) Assembler, filter (machinery mfr) Finisher, brush, wire Nutter-up Machinist, stapling (mattress, upholstery mfr) Assembler, rifle Assembler, components Stapler (mattress mfr) Pinner, comb, woollen Crimper, detonator Builder, wheel Cementer (metal capsule mfr) Mounter Maker, hinge Trackworker (vehicle mfr) Worker, car Maker, bell Operator, line (engineering) Associate (vehicle mfr) Assembler (window and door mfr: Associate, general (vehicle mfr) Lacer, wheel Assembler, refrigerator Hand, cycle Fitter, saddle Assembler, component Fitter, bar, handle Assembler, stove Assembler (motor vehicle mfr) Assembler, lamp Sealer, car Fitter, bonnet Maker, chair (metal furniture mfr) Machinist, production (vehicle mfr) Assembler, frame, bed Assembler, brake Operator, cell (vehicle mfr) Foreman, line (metal trades) Assembler (gun mfr) Pinner (metal trades) Coverer (corset mfr) Machinist, riveting (metal trades) Assembler, jewellery Leader, team, production (motor vehicle mfr) Springer, umbrella Setter, jewel (watch mfr) Fitter (loose leaf book mfr) Lacer and driller, wheel (cycle mfr) Worker, process (vehicle mfr) Assembler, machine Setter, door (vehicle mfr) Assembler, cycle Worker, cycle Assembler, brass Operator, manufacturing (metal trades) Maker, mattress, link Bolter-up (metal trades) Operator, line, assembly (vehicle mfr) Mounter, body Fitter, brake (cycle mfr) Assembler, spring Assembler, cooker, gas Leader, team (motor vehicle mfr: Lineworker (vehicle mfr) Fitter, grip Mounter, wing Assembler, seat, spring Fitter, stove (stove mfr) Giller (motor radiator mfr) Assembler (jewellery, plate mfr) Maker, bicycle Capper, bobbin Fitter, semi-skilled Assembler (cycle mfr) Associate, production (vehicle mfr) Hanger, door Finisher (watch, clock mfr) Assembler, tub Assembler (engineering) Riveter Assembler (metal trades)

Equality focus: Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

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