- Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.
- Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
- Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Drive trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites.
- Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers,
Road worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.
Road workers typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.
As a Road worker you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
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 |
31,224 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
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31,274 GBP
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31,224 GBP
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31,274 GBP
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26,927 GBP
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26,545 GBP
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27,999 GBP
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28,717 GBP
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29,818 GBP
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30,777 GBP
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31,224 GBP
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32,354 GBP
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31,404 GBP
Future outlook for Road workers
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Things to highlight for your Road worker interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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