SOC 2020 code 8142 · Process, plant and machine operatives

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

Whether this occupation can be sponsored for a Skilled Worker visa, its going rate, the job titles filed under the code, and the licensed sponsors advertising these jobs.

Skilled Worker rules for SOC 8142

Not eligible

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) (SOC 8142) is not an eligible occupation for the Skilled Worker visa, so it cannot be sponsored on that route.

Going rate: None
Major group: 8

Annual salaries for a 37.5-hour week, from Appendix Skilled Occupations (updated 3 Aug 2026).

Appendix Skilled Occupations gives no going rate for this occupation.

Sources: Appendix Skilled Occupations, Skilled Worker salary rules, when you can be paid less.

Job titles under SOC 8142

The ONS coding index files 102 job titles under this code. A note in brackets is the setting the title applies to: the same title can sit under another code elsewhere. The code on a certificate of sponsorship follows the job’s duties, so check them with CASCOT or the employer.

Assembler (cycle mfr)
Assembler (engineering)
Assembler (gun mfr)

Assembler (jewellery, plate mfr)

Assembler (metal frames)

Assembler (metal trades)

Assembler (vehicle mfr)

Assembly line operator (vehicle mfr)

Associate (vehicle mfr)

Bell maker (cycle bells)

Body assembler (vehicles)

Bolter-up (metal trades)

Bonnet fitter (vehicles)

Brake fitter (cycle mfr)

Cell operator (vehicle mfr)

Cementer (metal capsule mfr)

Chair maker (metal furniture mfr)

Component assembler (mechanical)

Components assembler (mechanical)

Coverer (corset mfr)

Door hanger (coach body)

Door setter (vehicle mfr)

Factory worker (vehicle mfr)

Filter assembler (machinery mfr)

Finisher (watch, clock mfr)

Fitter (bag frame mfr)

Fitter (loose leaf book mfr)

Gas cooker assembler

General associate (vehicle mfr)

Giller (motor radiator mfr)

Invalid carriage maker

Jewel setter (watch mfr)

Line foreman (metal trades)

Line operator (engineering)

Lineworker (vehicle mfr)

Manufacturing operator (metal trades)

Motor assembler (engineering)

Motor vehicle assembler

Mounter (vehicle building)

Panel fixer (vehicles)

Paragon fitter (umbrellas)

Pinner (metal trades)

Process worker (metal trades: assembly)

Process worker (vehicle mfr)

Production associate (vehicle mfr)

Production machinist (vehicle mfr)

Refrigerator assembler

Riveter (bag frames)

Riveter (curry combs)

Riveter (umbrella ribs)

Riveting machinist (metal trades)

Saddle fitter (cycles)

Spring seat assembler

Stapler (mattress mfr)

Stapling machinist (mattress, upholstery mfr)

Stove fitter (stove mfr)

Trackworker (vehicle mfr)

Trim line operator (vehicle mfr)

Umbrella frame maker

Valve assembler (engineer's valves)

Wheel builder (vehicles)

Wheel lacer and driller (cycle mfr)

Wheel maker (cycle mfr)

Wing mounter (coach body)

Sponsors advertising assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) jobs

We have not read an advert we could place in this code since October 2025. We read visa sponsorship adverts from Reed and Adzuna every 4 hours.

From Appendix Skilled Occupations and the Temporary Shortage List (GOV.UK), the ONS SOC 2020 coding index, and job adverts we read and match to the Home Office register. We place an advert in a code from its title, so some adverts may be in the wrong code. Whether a person can be sponsored also depends on their own circumstances. This page is information, not immigration advice. Profile built 7 Oct 2026.

Questions about SOC 8142

Can assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) be sponsored for a Skilled Worker visa?

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) (SOC 8142) is not an eligible occupation for the Skilled Worker visa, so it cannot be sponsored on that route.

What is the going rate for SOC 8142?

Appendix Skilled Occupations gives no going rate for this occupation.

Which job titles come under SOC code 8142?

The ONS coding index files 102 job titles under 8142, including assembler, assembler, assembler, assembler, assembler, assembler, assembler, assembly line operator. The employer chooses the code on the certificate of sponsorship from the job's duties, not its title.