Elementary sales occupations
£23,986
Average salary
40 hours
Average weekly hours
16.35%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 9259
Job holders in this unit group supply berthed ships with water, oil and petroleum, load and unload cargo from ships, boats and barges, and perform other elementary goods handling and storage related tasks not classified elsewhere in MINOR GROUP 925: Elementary Storage Occupations.
Common tasks include:
- attaches hoses to ship’s flow connections, starts pump to transfer oil, petroleum or water to and from a ship and uncouples hose system when loading/discharging is complete
- arranges cargo on quayside or in hold for loading or unloading and selects appropriate hook, chain, rope, sling or other grappling attachment
- attaches winch or crane hooks, slings, ropes or clamps to load, signals to crane driver to commence lifting, visually checks that load is balanced and ensures that route is clear for movement
- removes grappling attachment from cargo and stows cargo in hold or loads cargo on to transport or into warehouses
- directs the movement and operation of vehicles, such as lorries and cranes, on site
- x-rays cargo
(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)
Qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided off or on-the-job. Vocational qualifications in Warehousing and Storage at Levels 1, 2 and 3 and in Port Operations at Levels 2 and 3 are available.
*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: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Regional employment: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Future employment: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Top 12 industries: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Alternative & related job titles: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Art handler Dock worker General assistant (wholesale trade) Labourer (haulage contractor)
Equality focus: Elementary storage occupations 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
£29,200
Female average annual salary
£20,336
Male average annual salary
36
Female average weekly hours
43
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Workforce gender: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Breakdown by region
£27,114
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£21,900
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
46
South East (England) - Highest average weekly hours
38
East Midlands (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Elementary storage occupations n.e.c.
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£7,821)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age