Recycled metals worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

In terms of people already doing this job:

• 74% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
• 15% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
• 8% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree

You'll need:

• the ability to operate and control equipment
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to work well with others
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• the ability to work well with your hands
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• observation and recording skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You do not need any particular qualifications to apply for jobs although GCSEs in English and maths can be useful.

Experience in metalworking, operating a crane or forklift truck, or order picking on a production line may give you an advantage.