SOC 8120 — Metal working machine operatives
Skilled Worker eligible: NoImmigration Salary List: No
Metal working machine operatives (SOC 8120).
Salary thresholds
No occupation-specific going rate is published for SOC 8120. The general salary threshold applies: £41,700 (standard) or £33,400 (new entrant).
Job examples
- Press and stamp operators Metal working machine operatives not elsewhere classified.
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Frequently asked questions
No. SOC 8120 (Metal working machine operatives) is not listed as eligible for the Skilled Worker route in our current GOV.UK appendix data. Check the official skilled occupations list for the latest rules.