SOC 2020 · 3119
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £24,271 |
| 25th | £29,401 |
| 50th | £36,102 |
| 75th | £46,772 |
| 90th | £56,520 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £24,271 | £29,401 | £36,102 | £46,772 | £56,520 |
| East 2025 | — | — | £38,273 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £35,067 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £38,574 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of technical support functions not elsewhere classified in minor group 311: Science, engineering and production technicians.
Typical tasks
sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes
undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings
performs calculations and records and interprets data
otherwise assists technologists as directed
sets up school laboratories for demonstrations and experiments, operates and maintains equipment and supports the teaching of students
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry varies from employer to employer. Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/SQA award or HNC/HND. Professional qualifications are available and may be required in some areas of work.