SOC 2020 · 8149
Assemblers and routine 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 |
|---|---|
| 10th | £22,746 |
| 25th | £24,828 |
| 50th | £27,962 |
| 75th | £33,242 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £22,746 | £24,828 | £27,962 | £33,242 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £27,917 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £29,021 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £26,914 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £31,274 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Job holders in this unit group perform assembly and routine operative tasks not elsewhere classified in minor group 814: Assemblers and routine operatives.
Typical tasks
follows instructions and drawings and positions components on work bench or in assembly machine
assembles prepared components in sequence by soldering, bolting, fastening, spot-welding, screwing, nailing, stapling, dipping and fastening using power and hand tools or assembly machine
rejects faulty assembly components, inspects finished article for faults, monitors assembly machine operation and reports any faults
applies enamel to jewellery and coats, lacquers, dips and touches up articles (other than ceramic)
sets up and operates machines to apply colour to wallpaper and to coat articles (other than ceramic) with paint, cellulose or other protective/ decorative material
performs miscellaneous painting and coating tasks not elsewhere classified including, staining articles, applying transfers, operating French polishing machines, removing surplus enamel from components and marking design outlines on articles
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Some employers may set dexterity and aptitude tests for entrants. Normal colour vision may be required for some posts. NVQs/SVQs at levels 1, 2 and 3 are available in a variety of areas.