Industrial Coatings and Surface Treatment Processes
Apply industrial coatings and surface treatment processes to protect materials and enhance durability.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is manufacturing and materials engineering?
This requirement appears in 0.5% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share was broadly unchanged compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts0.5%UK · 2025
Change in share0.0 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Aluminium Material Application Skills
Ability to work with aluminium materials in manufacturing and construction.
Ceramic and Porcelain Manufacturing
Perform ceramic glazing and related processes for industrial and artistic applications.
Glass Manufacturing Process Skills
Ability to perform processes involved in glass manufacturing.
Corrosion Control
Implement cathodic protection and corrosion engineering techniques for material durability.
Foam Material Properties
Understanding characteristics and uses of foam in manufacturing and insulation.
Material Wear and Abrasion Mechanics
Studying and mitigating material degradation under frictional forces.
Foil Processing Techniques
Techniques for shaping and finishing foil materials in production.
Adhesive Material Application Skills
Ability to select and apply adhesive materials for industrial or commercial use.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO08.04. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where manufacturing and materials engineering appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters Example titles: Window fitter · Unit maker · Lead worker · Glass cutter | 28.2% | |
| 2 | Sheet metal workers Example titles: Sheet metal worker · Tin man · Box maker · Keg maker | 28.1% | |
| 3 | Welding trades Example titles: Welding engineer · Arc welder · Co2 welder · Gas burner | 26.5% | |
| 4 | Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations Example titles: Plate smith · Tub hand · Mould man · Pan smith | 14.2% | |
| 5 | Other skilled trades n.e.c. Example titles: Writer to the trade · Pan hand · Bow maker · Fly maker | 11.5% | |
| 6 | Vehicle paint technicians Example titles: Paint technician · Car painter · Car sprayer · Body sprayer | 11.5% | |
| 7 | Floorers and wall tilers Example titles: Wall tiler · Cork tiler · Felt layer · Lino layer | 9.8% | |
| 8 | Metal machining setters and setter-operators Example titles: Setter · Jig borer · Nc miller · Bush maker | 6.6% | |
| 9 | Steel erectors Example titles: Steel erector · Iron worker · Iron fighter · Steel worker | 4.5% | |
| 10 | Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers Example titles: Glass maker · Disc man · Post boy · Wire boy | 4.4% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Chemical and Material Sciences and its Applications
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemistry and Applied Sciences Chemistry Disciplines · Agrochemical and Petrochemical Product Knowledge · Fragrance and Sensory Analysis Techniques | 0.9% | 0.0 pp | |
| 2 | Chemical and Material Sciences Chemical Compounds and Specialty Reagents · Electron Microscopy and Imaging Techniques · Distillation Processes | 0.5% | 0.0 pp | |
| 3 | Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Selected skill · Industrial Coatings and Surface Treatment Processes · Aluminium Material Application Skills · Ceramic and Porcelain Manufacturing | 0.5% | 0.0 pp | |
| 4 | Manufacturing and Metallurgical Engineering Metal Heat Treatment Technique Skills · Steelmaking Process Technology Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 5 | Healthcare and Materials Science Biocompatibility Testing Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.