Is being a concrete finisher a good fit for you?
Smooths and finishes poured concrete such as floors, paths and roads. Sets up the edges, fills gaps and cuts joints.
What the work involves
- Checks that the frames holding the concrete are built properly.
- Sets the frames to the right slope and depth and lines them up.
- Spreads, levels and smooths concrete using rakes, shovels, trowels and floats.
- Watches how wind, heat or cold affect the concrete as it sets.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a concrete finisher is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.