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Footwear and Leather Factory Worker

OFO Code: 832905

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
832905
Occupation
Footwear and Leather Factory Worker
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS
Unit group
8329 · Manufacturing Labourers not Elsewhere Classified

Official description
Manufacturing labourers not Elsewhere classified assist the work of machine operators and assemblers and perform a variety of manual tasks in manufacturing, excluding packing and labelling finished products.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Leather Processing Factory Worker, Flesher Hand, Soles Channeller / Fitter / Grader / Preparer, Toggler, Tannery Hand / Assistant / Worker, Upper Burnisher / Cementer / Fitter / Folder, Fellmongery Hand, Footwear Machine Attendant, Footwear General Worker, Footwear Production Chargehand, Footwear Bench Worker, Footwear Table Hand, Footwear Skiver / Rounder / Sorter / Laster

  • Carrying out manual sorting of products or components
  • Conveying goods, material, equipment, etc. To work area, removing finished pieces
  • Clearing machine blockages, cleaning machinery, equipment and tools
  • Loading and unloading vehicles, trucks and trolleys

2. Demand status

Demand evidence not yet linked

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