5250 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

In short

• ONS unit group 5250, in minor group 525 (Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors) and major group 5 (Skilled trades occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £42,400 (£21.74 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £36,500 (£18.72 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades.

Typical entry routes

Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training would be required together with significant, relevant work experience.

Tasks

• directly supervises and coordinates the activities of skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades workers
• establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements
• liaises with managers and other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems
• determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements
• reports as required to managerial staff on departmental activities

Related job titles

• Electrical supervisor
• Maintenance supervisor (manufacturing)
• Service manager (garage)
• Workshop manager

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

5250 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£42,400 (£21.74 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

5250 Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

1252, 5250

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£36,500 (£18.72 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,600 (£13.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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