SOC 2020 · 8146
Sewing machinists
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 | £22,699 |
| 50th | £24,813 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | — | £22,699 | £24,813 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £21,779 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £25,698 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £24,873 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £26,809 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Sewing machinists sew and finish garments by hand or machine, rectify faults in manufactured textile goods and repair worn and damaged garments.
Typical tasks
operates standard and specialised machines to sew, finish and repair garments and other textile, fabric, fur and skin products
examines fabrics of all types to identify imperfections and determine best method of repair
performs hand sewing tasks in the making, trimming and finishing of fur, sheepskin, leather, upholstery, mats, carpets, umbrellas and other textile products
embroiders decorative designs on textiles with machine stitching
routinely cleans and oils machine and reports or remedies any mechanical faults
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is received Off and on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs are available at levels 1 and 2.