- Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
- Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications
Construction labourer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Construction labourers prepare building and civil engineering sites and carry out manual jobs once work starts.
Construction labourers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Construction labourer you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 29,897 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Construction labourer
Big gender gap
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30,127 GBP
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24,091 GBP
Average salary for part-time Construction labourer
Average salary for full-time Construction labourer
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13,704 GBP
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11,474 GBP
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14,087 GBP
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29,897 GBP
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24,091 GBP
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30,127 GBP
Salary over time for Construction labourer
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26,154 GBP
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26,525 GBP
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26,521 GBP
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26,557 GBP
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27,806 GBP
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29,127 GBP
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29,897 GBP
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29,278 GBP
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27,901 GBP
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Future outlook for Construction labourers
Balanced outlook
145 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Construction labourer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Construction labourer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Construction labourer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
