Potential earnings
£39,564.35
Job holders in this unit group assist the work of machine operatives and perform a variety of manual tasks in foundries, engineering and allied trades and in other process and plant operations.
Main tasks
- Performs a variety of manual tasks in relation to the operation of coke ovens, boilers, blast furnaces and other engineering trades.
- Clears machine blockages, cleans machinery, equipment and tools, keeps work area tidy and clears waste and any spillages.
- Removes finished pieces from work area, paints or fixes identification labels or markers on products or containers.
- Loads and unloads vehicles, trucks and trolleys.
- Assists operative to mark out, bend, drill, galvanise, coat and otherwise machine metal.
- Conveys goods, materials, equipment, etc. to work area, assists in setting up machinery and equipment and prepares tools, lamps and other equipment for use.
- Assists in setting up attachments on plant and machinery, and operates saws, shears or other equipment.
- Assists with the operation of furnaces and the preparation of castings.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£27,475.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 1 NVQ; GCSE at grades D-G
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 18% |
| Level 1 | 12% |
| Level 2 | 29% |
| Level 3 | 26% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 6% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 10% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 1% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
