Industrial cleaning process occupation
Tasks
- Packs specialist items according to specifications and completes necessary documentation.
- Labels goods by hand or machine.
- Examines cans, bottles and seals and rejects any that are faulty.
- Loads machine with packaging containers, materials, adhesive, etc., loads hopper with items to be packaged/wrapped, monitors filling, wrapping and packaging, adjusts controls as necessary and clears any blockages.
- Packs heavy goods in crates and boxes using hoist, mobile crane or similar lifting equipment.
- Fills tubes, ampoules, bottles, drums, barrels, bags, sacks, cans, boxes and other containers by hand using measuring/weighing aid or by positioning container under feeder spout.
- Selects appropriate cylinder, ensures that there is no corrosion or other damage and fills with gas.
Typical Education Level
Level 1 NVQ; GCSE at grades D-G
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 19% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£15,405 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for industrial cleaning process occupation is £15,405
4,876 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 4,876. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for industrial cleaning process occupation roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £15,405 per year. That is about £1,284 per month or £7.90 per hour. New workers generally start on £12,134, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £34,369
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 4,876 people are employed in the region.
