SOC 2020 · 8119
Process operatives 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 higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
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 | £26,051 |
| 50th | £31,717 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £26,051 | £31,717 | — | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £32,392 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £33,202 | — | — |
| South East 2025 | — | — | £27,494 | — | — |
| Wales 2025 | — | — | £31,684 | — | — |
| West Midlands 2025 | — | — | £29,930 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of processing occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 811: Process operatives.
Typical tasks
packs products ready for kiln setting
operates kilns, furnaces and ovens to produce cement clinker, linoleum cement and asphalt, to fire abrasive and carbon products, to make and treat glass and ceramic items, and otherwise cook and heat treat materials and products not elsewhere classified
operates masticating, calendaring, mixing, forming, shaping, moulding, extruding, cutting, trimming and winding machines to make and repair rubber products
operates machines to mix, blend, crush, wash and separate seeds and other materials not elsewhere classified
operates machines to produce flat and corrugated asbestos cement pipes and sheets
performs other processing tasks not elsewhere classified
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by specialist training courses. NVQs/SVQs in Performing Manufacturing Operations are available at levels 1, and 2.