Potential earnings
£39,819.91
Job holders in this unit group operate a variety of plant and machinery.
Main tasks
- Inspects machines and equipment, and reports any faults.
- Ensures that rollers in rope haulage system are well greased and running freely.
- Fills grease gun with grease of appropriate grade, and applies grease or oil to grease points or lubrication holes in machinery or equipment and over bearings, axles and other similar parts.
- Operates machines in the manufacture of nuts, bolts, nails, screws, pins, rivets, etc..
- Bends, coils, crimps and spins metal wires in the manufacture of cables, springs, ropes and other wire goods.
- Operates acetylene torches and other cutting equipment to dismantle boilers, cars, ships, railway track, engines, machinery and other scrap metal.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£25,819.00
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 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 9% |
| Level 1 | 9% |
| Level 2 | 34% |
| Level 3 | 33% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 8% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 7% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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