Construction plant hire adviser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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

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  • 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
Read more about Construction plant hire adviser

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,
    • Read more about Construction plant hire adviser
    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    29,277 GBP *
    per year
    16,000 GBP
    26,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Construction plant hire adviser

    • 29,348 GBP
    • 24,991 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Construction plant hire adviser
    Average salary for full-time Construction plant hire adviser

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 18,200 GBP
    • 18,284 GBP
    • 29,277 GBP
    • 24,991 GBP
    • 29,348 GBP
    Salary over time for Construction plant hire adviser

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 26,057 GBP
    • 26,209 GBP
    • 26,316 GBP
    • 27,296 GBP
    • 27,964 GBP
    • 28,594 GBP
    • 29,277 GBP
    • 28,689 GBP
    • 30,284 GBP
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    Future outlook for Construction plant hire advisers

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    221 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Construction plant hire adviser - Your future job?


    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.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Construction plant hire adviser

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    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

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    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:
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Things to highlight for your Construction plant hire adviser interview

    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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