Car manufacturing worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Car manufacturing workers build motor vehicles by assembling parts on a production line.

  • Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.  
  • Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.  
  • Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.  
  • Set and verify parts clearances.  
  • Verify
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Car manufacturing workers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.

As a Car manufacturing worker you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    62,298 GBP *
    per year
    11,500 GBP
    22,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Car manufacturing worker

    Big gender gap
    • 64,520 GBP
    • 52,989 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Car manufacturing worker
    Average salary for full-time Car manufacturing worker

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    Salary over time for Car manufacturing worker

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 55,137 GBP
    • 54,572 GBP
    • 57,443 GBP
    • 59,268 GBP
    • 61,113 GBP
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    • 60,156 GBP
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    Future outlook for Car manufacturing workers

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    Very good outlook
    636 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Very good outlook
    30% chance of automation in the future

    Car manufacturing worker - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Car manufacturing worker and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 64% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 13% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • 11% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant subjects include a Level 3 Diploma in Automotive Engineering.

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Car manufacturing worker

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Car manufacturing worker.
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

    Things to highlight for your Car manufacturing worker interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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