Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Pay Data UK — 2025

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) roles in the UK earn a median of £30,499 per year, equivalent to £15.11 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 6.3% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £24,209 to £48,274 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) undertake the routine assembly of vehicles and other metal goods or components such as frames, axles, wire brushes and wheels.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• 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 and hammering 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

Entry Routes and Qualifications

No academic qualifications are required. In some cases candidates must take aptitude and dexterity tests. Normal colour vision is required for some jobs. Training varies according to the complexity of the work.

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