Leather technologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Leather technologists prepare, treat and finish leather to make it ready for manufacturing.

  • 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
Read more about Leather technologist

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
Read more about Leather technologist
* from ONETonline
Average salary
24,629 GBP *
per year
14,500 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Leather technologist
  • 26,239 GBP
Average salary for full-time Leather technologist

Showing:
  • 24,629 GBP
  • 26,239 GBP
Salary over time for Leather technologist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 20,974 GBP
  • 21,430 GBP
  • 20,661 GBP
  • 23,050 GBP
  • 22,185 GBP
  • 23,285 GBP
  • 24,629 GBP
  • 23,449 GBP
  • 24,210 GBP
Ads

Future outlook for Leather technologists

pointer
Balanced outlook
pointer
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
pointer
Balanced outlook
56% chance of automation in the future

Leather technologist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Leather technologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 56% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 22% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
  • 18% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

You could do a Level 3 Diploma in Leather Production.

You'll need:

  • knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • observation and recording skills
  • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Leather technologist

Sewing

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.

Not sure if you are in the right job?

Take our career change quiz