Construction plant hire adviser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Construction plant hire advisers rent out plant machinery, tools and equipment to builders and the public.

Typical task
Working hours
Attractive values

Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
Locate, measure, and mark site locations or

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Construction plant hire advisers typically work around 37 to 42 hours per week.

As a Construction plant hire adviser you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical,

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
29,277 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Construction plant hire adviser

29,348 GBP
24,991 GBP

Average salary for part-time Construction plant hire adviser

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Salary over time for Construction plant hire adviser

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Construction plant hire advisers

Balanced outlook

221 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Construction plant hire adviser and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

39% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
33% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
21% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

You could apply directly to work as a plant hire controller or construction equipment hire adviser.

Employers usually look for experience in construction, warehousing or retail. Strong customer service and administration skills will also be helpful.

You may find it useful to have GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths.

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Administrative Skills

What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Construction plant hire adviser.

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Construction plant hire adviser. Check that you know:

Calendar and scheduling software FranklinCovey TabletPlanner; Scheduling software

Data base user interface and query software Data entry software

Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook

Project management software HCSS HeavyJob; Microsoft Project

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

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Administrative Skills

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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