Production managers and directors in mining and energy Pay Data UK — 2024

Production managers and directors in mining and energy roles in the UK earn a median of £51,763 per year, equivalent to £25.99 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 2.3% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £41,909 to £74,755 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Production managers and directors in mining and energy roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Production managers and directors in mining and energy

Production managers and directors in mining, energy and water supply plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for the extraction of minerals and other natural deposits, the utilisation of sustainable and renewable energy sources and the production, storage and provision of gas, water and electricity supplies.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• co-ordinates the activities of mines and open-cast mining operations, quarries, drilling operations, offshore installations, solar power stations, wind farms and other renewable energy generating facilities
• co-ordinates and supervises coal-face production activities and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations
• determines staffing, material and other needs
• ensures that all haulage, storage, purification and distribution work is performed efficiently and in compliance with statutory and other regulations
• arranges for the provision of gas, water and electricity supplies
• ensures compliance with issues relating to the environmental impact of operations

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no pre-set entry standards. Entry is possible with either GCSEs/S grades or A levels/H grades, a BTEC Diploma, an apprenticeship, NVQ (level 3), a degree or equivalent qualification with relevant experience. Off and on-the-job training is provided and can lead to professional qualifications.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.