Road traffic accident investigator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Road traffic accident investigators carry out examinations to work out why an accident happened.

  • Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.  
  • Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.  
  • Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.  
  • Direct security
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Road traffic accident investigators typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Road traffic accident investigator you will typically work on call.

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
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
26,691 GBP *
per year
20,000 GBP
40,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Road traffic accident investigator

  • 27,659 GBP
  • 25,936 GBP
Average salary for part-time Road traffic accident investigator
Average salary for full-time Road traffic accident investigator

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Salary over time for Road traffic accident investigator

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 23,925 GBP
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  • 26,691 GBP
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Future outlook for Road traffic accident investigators

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Balanced outlook
188 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Road traffic accident investigator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 28% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 26% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
  • 21% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You may be able to apply for an investigator job if you have qualifications and several years' experience in engineering, technical testing or health and safety.

You'll need:

  • knowledge of public safety and security
  • customer service skills
  • legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • analytical thinking skills
  • knowledge of psychology
  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Road traffic accident investigator

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Things to highlight for your Road traffic accident investigator interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

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