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General Construction Operative

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A general construction operative, also called a labourer or ground worker, helps skilled craft workers in various jobs on building sites. See also Plant Operator job profile.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Pay rates vary, depending on:

Starting pay is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or the National Living Wage (NLW).

As of 1 April 2023 the National Minimum Wage is £5.28 an hour for workers under 18, £7.49 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20 and £10.18 an hour for workers aged 21 to 22. The National Living Wage for those aged 23 and over is £10.42 an hour. Recent vacancies have ranged from NMW to £11.00 an hour.

Conditions

Workforce Employment Status

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Getting In

There are jobs with building contractors and with local authorities. Some large contractors now sub-contract the work to smaller firms.

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2022
6380
0.5 %
RISE
2027
6410
  United Kingdom
2022
81393
2.3 %
RISE
2027
83272

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What Does it Take?

You need to have:

You need to be able to:

Training

Getting On

More Information

For more information please see organisation listed below:

Construction industry Training Board (CITB)

Video

Courtesy of Go Construct

Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

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Career Area

Construction

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