SOC 2020 · 8160
Production, factory and assembly supervisors
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 | £26,225 |
| 25th | £30,598 |
| 50th | £36,777 |
| 75th | £46,288 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £26,225 | £30,598 | £36,777 | £46,288 | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £39,777 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £43,234 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £34,907 | — | — |
| South East 2025 | — | — | £30,664 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Production, factory and assembly supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the technical and operational work of those carrying out production, manufacturing and assembly roles.
Typical tasks
directly supervises and coordinates the activities of production, manufacturing and assembly staff
establishes and monitors work schedules to meet the organisation’s requirements
liaises with managers and other senior staff to resolve operational problems
determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet the organisation’s requirements
reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters
Entry routes and qualifications
Academic qualifications may not be required but relevant experience is necessary, and some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent academic or vocational qualification may be an advantage. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available in some areas.