Engineering and manufacturing

Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within a Technical Support Role

Carrying out a range of engineering operations.

Summary

Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector. The role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers. Dependent on the sector that they are employed in there may be subtle differences in terms of composition and application of the job role specific skills and knowledge they will require, however the core skills and knowledge will be the same regardless of the sector/area they work in.

Typical job titles include

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1:

How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them

K2:

Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations

K3:

Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets

K4:

Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures

K5:

Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided

K21:

Specific machinery, equipment and tooling required for the technical support operation

K22:

Different technical support techniques

K23:

Specific safe working practices, procedures and quality requirements that need to be observed

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0537E
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£25,282 per year
SOC 2020 code:
8139 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
    • 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
S1:

Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines

S2:

Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility

S3:

Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic

S4:

Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required

S5:

Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation

S6:

Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation

S7:

Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility

S8:

Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste

S29:

Plan the technical support operation before they start

S30:

Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support

S31:

Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements

S32:

Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0537E
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£25,282 per year
SOC 2020 code:
8139 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
    • 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.
B1:

Personal responsibility and resilience – Comply with the health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges.

B2:

Work effectively in teams – Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task completed.

B3:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills – An open and honest communicator, communicates clearly using appropriate methods, listen well to others and have a positive and respectful attitude.

B4:

Focus on quality and problem solving – Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency.

B5:

Continuous personal development – Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seek opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice.

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0537E
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£25,282 per year
SOC 2020 code:
8139 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 8139/99 Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
    • 8119/99 Process operatives n.e.c.