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Is being a labourer supervisor a good fit for you?

Leads and organises labourers and workers who move materials by hand.

What the work involves

  • Keeps the workplace safe by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Works with workers and managers to solve work problems.
  • Reviews work during and after the job to check it was done properly.
  • Tells the right staff or departments about items loaded or problems found.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • 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.

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