- Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses.
- Construct, decorate, or repair leather products according to specifications, using sewing machines, needles and thread, leather lacing, glue, clamps, hand tools, or rivets.
- Align and stitch or glue materials such as fabric, fleece, leather, or
Footwear manufacturing operative | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Footwear manufacturing operatives make shoes, boots and sports footwear for all ages.
Footwear manufacturing operatives typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Footwear manufacturing operative you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
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
Average salary |
62,298 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
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64,520 GBP
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52,989 GBP
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14,537 GBP
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16,914 GBP
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13,353 GBP
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62,298 GBP
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52,989 GBP
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64,520 GBP
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55,137 GBP
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54,572 GBP
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57,443 GBP
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59,268 GBP
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61,113 GBP
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62,621 GBP
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62,298 GBP
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61,521 GBP
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60,156 GBP
Future outlook for Footwear manufacturing operatives
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Things to highlight for your Footwear manufacturing operative interview
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. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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