Salary guide
Asphalt Worker
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £32,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
Construction
- The UK has over 245,000 miles of roads
Other names this job is known by
- Paving Operative
- Asphalt Layer
Key responsibilities
- Lay and compact asphalt for roads, pavements, and car parks
- Operate machinery and hand tools
- Prepare surfaces and mix materials
- Follow health and safety procedures
Skills and qualifications required
- Apprenticeship in construction or road surfacing
- CSCS card
- Physical fitness
- Experience with machinery and hand tools
- Health & Safety training
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Supervisor
- Site Foreman
- Paving Contractor
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Complete an apprenticeship in construction or road surfacing
- Gain experience on site
- Obtain a CSCS card
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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