Construction operatives

£27,636

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

42 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.94%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8149

Job holders in this unit group perform assembly and routine operative tasks not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 814: Assemblers and Routine Operatives.

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, nailing, stapling, dipping and fastening 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
applies enamel to jewellery and coats, lacquers, dips and touches up articles (other than ceramic)
sets up and operates machines to apply colour to wallpaper and to coat articles (other than ceramic) with paint, cellulose or other protective/ decorative material
performs miscellaneous painting and coating tasks not elsewhere classified including, staining articles, applying transfers, operating French polishing machines, removing surplus enamel from components and marking design outlines on articles

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

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Some employers may set dexterity and aptitude tests for entrants. Normal colour vision may be required for some posts. NVQs/SVQs at Levels 1, 2 and 3 are available in a variety of 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.

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Alternative & related job titles: Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.

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