SOC 2020 · 5211
Sheet metal workers
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 |
|---|---|
| 25th | £27,062 |
| 50th | £32,207 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £27,062 | £32,207 | — | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £31,282 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £33,048 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £28,662 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £26,863 | — | — |
| South West 2025 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Sheet metal workers mark out, cut, shape and join sheet metal using hand or machine tools to make and repair sheet metal products and components (excluding vehicle bodywork).
Typical tasks
examines drawings and specifications to assess job requirements
uses template, measuring instruments and tools to mark out layout lines and reference points
uses hand or machine tools to bend, roll, fold, press or beat cut sheet metal
assembles prepared parts and joins them by bolting, welding or soldering
finishes product by grinding, filing, cleaning and polishing
repairs damaged metal parts such as copper sheets and tubes by beating, riveting, soldering, welding and fitting replacement parts
checks final product to ensure conformity with specifications
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training and relevant NVQs at level 2 and 3 are available.