Process operatives, other Pay Data UK

About Process operatives, other

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of processing occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 811: Process operatives.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• 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.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.