Steel fixers install and tie together the steel bars and mesh used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.
£14,000 Starter
to£35,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could take a construction or engineering qualification at college. This could help you to find a trainee job with a company when you finish.
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You may need:
You could get into this job by doing a steel fixer intermediate apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could apply directly to work as a steel fixer. You'll usually need work-based qualifications in construction or engineering, or site experience.
Employers may also want you to have some GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).
you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
You can get more details about working and training as a steel fixer from Go Construct and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.
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You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties could include:
You could work on high rise buildings, on a construction site or on structures.
Your working environment may be at height, noisy, dirty, physically demanding, outdoors in all weathers and cramped.
You may need to wear safety clothing.
With experience, you could progress to supervisory roles, train to become an engineering technician or set up your own business.
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