Tasks
- Serves summonses and, on court authority, takes possession of goods to the value of outstanding debt.
- Remits cash, cheques or credit notes to cashier, supervisor or bank, building society or post office.
- Collects tolls from persons wishing to gain access to private roads, bridges, piers, etc. and operates tollgates to control entry.
- Cleans, services and fills vending machines and collects money from meters, vending machines and other cash operated machinery.
- Reads gas, water and electricity meters.
- Records details of transaction, issues receipt or annotates rent book.
- Receives payment at centralised office or calls on household/business premises.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 28% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£19,188 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for debt, rent or other cash collector is £19,188
1,091 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,091. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for debt, rent or other cash collector roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £19,188 per year. That is about £1,599 per month or £9.84 per hour. New workers generally start on £10,917, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £43,793
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,091 people are employed in the region.