Steeplejacks carry out repairs on buildings and structures to make them safe.
£15,000 Starter
to£35,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
Apprenticeships that may be useful for this role include:
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:
You will carry out installation and maintenance work at great height. You could:
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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