Steeplejacks carry out repairs on buildings and structures to make them safe.
£15,000 Starter
to£26,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can get into this job through an intermediate apprentice in accessing and rigging.
This will usually take 18 months to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly to become a steeplejack. Employers may ask for GCSEs, or equivalent, in maths, English, science or design and technology.
Experience in general construction, scaffolding, roofing or electrical work may give you an advantage.
If you want to work as a lightning conductor engineer, you'll need ability in maths and a basic understanding of electrical theory.
You can find out more about how to become a steeplejack from Go Construct and the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Training Group.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work on other structures, on a construction site, at a power station, on high rise buildings or at monuments and castles.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height, dusty and physically demanding.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
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