- 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, warning signals, and
Highways cleaner | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Highways cleaners keep footpaths, green spaces and streets clean, and deal with litter, graffiti, and items left by the public.
Highways cleaners typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Highways cleaner you will typically work early mornings.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 18,542 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Highways cleaner
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20,319 GBP
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17,364 GBP
Average salary for part-time Highways cleaner
Average salary for full-time Highways cleaner
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7,739 GBP
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7,641 GBP
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8,240 GBP
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18,542 GBP
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17,364 GBP
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20,319 GBP
Salary over time for Highways cleaner
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14,663 GBP
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15,070 GBP
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15,220 GBP
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16,365 GBP
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16,984 GBP
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17,815 GBP
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18,542 GBP
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19,150 GBP
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Future outlook for Highways cleaners
Balanced outlook
582 000+ jobs available 
Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Fair outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Highways cleaner and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
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 Highways cleaner.
Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
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
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Highways cleaner. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Highways cleaner 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.
