- 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
Leather technologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Leather technologists prepare, treat and finish leather to make it ready for manufacturing.
Leather technologists typically work around 43 to 45 hours per week.
As a Leather technologist you will typically work evenings / weekends.
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 |
24,629 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
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20,974 GBP
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21,430 GBP
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20,661 GBP
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23,050 GBP
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22,185 GBP
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23,285 GBP
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24,629 GBP
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23,449 GBP
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24,210 GBP
Future outlook for Leather technologists
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Things to highlight for your Leather technologist 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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