SOC 2020 · 8139
Plant and machine 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 | £26,586 |
| 50th | £29,259 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £26,586 | £29,259 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £25,715 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £28,896 | — | — |
| Scotland 2025 | — | — | £26,206 | — | — |
| South West 2025 | — | — | £28,804 | — | — |
| West Midlands 2025 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Job holders in this unit group operate a variety of plant and machinery not elsewhere classified in minor group 813: Plant and machine operatives.
Typical tasks
operates acetylene torches and other cutting equipment to dismantle boilers, cars, ships, railway track, engines, machinery and other scrap metal
bends, coils, crimps and spins metal wires in the manufacture of cables, springs, ropes and other wire goods
operates machines in the manufacture of nuts, bolts, nails, screws, pins, rivets, etc.
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
ensures that rollers in rope haulage system are well greased and running freely
inspects machines and equipment, and reports any faults
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs are available in some areas.