Roustabout | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Roustabouts work on oil and gas rigs, maintaining equipment, unloading supplies and helping the drilling team.

Typical task
Working hours
Attractive values

Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks.
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts,

Average salary
45,350 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Roustabout

45,745 GBP
41,601 GBP

Average salary for part-time Roustabout

Average salary for full-time Roustabout

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26,200 GBP
32,688 GBP
23,636 GBP

45,350 GBP
41,601 GBP
45,745 GBP

Salary over time for Roustabout

Salary for this role has increased over time

42,085 GBP
42,457 GBP
42,762 GBP
43,584 GBP
45,260 GBP
44,582 GBP
45,350 GBP
45,668 GBP
46,617 GBP

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Future outlook for Roustabouts

Balanced outlook

420 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

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

In terms of people already doing this job:

49% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
41% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
10% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You may be able to apply directly for jobs if you've got experience and qualifications from engineering, construction, or other areas of the oil and gas industry.

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others
sensitivity and understanding
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity, and grace
the ability to use, repair, and maintain machines and tools
the ability to work well with your hands
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Roustabout

Well Construction & Drilling

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. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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Roustabout | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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