Data from the independent job board, which surveyed 1,200 workers, found 82.5% are losing up to 16 days a year commuting to and from work, while one in 10 are travelling up to four hours a day.
The survey, which sought to understand how manufacturing professionals feel about their commute, also found that nearly nine in 10 workers commute to work five days a week, and six in 10 say they enjoy their commute.
However, more than half (55.8%) would be willing to relocate to make their commute shorter and 65.1% would turn down a job that required a longer commute, CV-Library said.
Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, said: “Unfortunately, commuting is often part of the job, especially for those living in bigger cities where inner-city housing can be expensive or in short supply. That said it’s alarming to learn that many manufacturing professionals could be losing days, even weeks, each year to their commute, but at least some do appear to be enjoying it.”
The study also found that just over half (51.2%) of manufacturing workers would like to use their commuting time more wisely. When asked what they currently do on their commute, respondents cited that they listen to music (37.2%), do work (7%) and browse social media (4.7%).
The survey also explored how manufacturing professionals travel to work, with the majority saying they drive in (62.8%). After this, 11.6% walk, 9.3% get the bus, 4.7% get the train and a further 4.7% cycle. Though 11.6% said they don’t have to do this every day.
Biggins added: “While it’s good to see that many use this time to do recreational activities instead of overworking themselves, it’s clear that many wish they could make better use of this time.
“It’s clear from the data that workers in the manufacturing sector would like shorter commutes, but this is not always possible or practical. If your commute is taking up a large part of your day, use this time to do things you enjoy, and even to improve your skills or learn something new. With so many apps and new technologies available it’s possible to read, watch TV, or learn another language from pretty much anywhere.”
