5250 — Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

Medium Skilled

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What this occupation covers

Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades.

Typical duties


directly supervises and coordinates the activities of skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades workers

establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements

liaises with managers and other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems

determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements

reports as required to managerial staff on departmental activities

Entry routes and qualifications

Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training would be required together with significant, relevant work experience.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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ONS SOC 2020 · Appendix Skilled Occupations