- Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
- Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
- Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test
Engineering operative | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Engineering operatives use hand and machine tools to do jobs across different industries.
Engineering operatives typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Engineering operative you will typically work evenings.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 45,350 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Engineering operative
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45,745 GBP
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41,601 GBP
Average salary for part-time Engineering operative
Average salary for full-time Engineering operative
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26,200 GBP
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32,688 GBP
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23,636 GBP
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45,350 GBP
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41,601 GBP
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45,745 GBP
Salary over time for Engineering operative
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42,085 GBP
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42,457 GBP
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42,762 GBP
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43,584 GBP
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45,260 GBP
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44,582 GBP
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45,350 GBP
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45,668 GBP
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46,617 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Engineering operative and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
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 Engineering operative.
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
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
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Engineering operative. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Engineering operative interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
