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Fawkes & Reece; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are seeking a Steel Fixer for a temporary, full-time position in Newhaven. You will set out work areas, follow engineering plans and use hand and power tools to cut and bend bars, tying reinforcement to build cages and install beams and slabs.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of steel fixing experience, is able to work at height, outdoors in all weathers, and collaborates well in a team while prioritising health and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Steel Fixer.
• Current and valid CSCS card.
• Ability to read and work from technical plans.
• Comfortable working at height and outdoors in all weathers.
• Able to work in a team or alone.
• Strong focus on health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Setting out the work area, following engineering plans.
• Using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh.
• Tying steel reinforcement bars to build cages.
• Fitting spacers and chairs to support structures.
• Using rebar to build casts to keep setting concrete in place.
• Fixing steel to concrete bases.
• Installing beams and pre-cast slabs.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Physical fitness

Height work comfortable

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Steel Fixer looking for a new opportunity? If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable structural subcontractor in the Newhaven area.

• Role: Steel Fixer
• Location: Newhaven
• Contract type: Temporary (Full time)
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established national structures business within the construction space that focus mainly on RC frames and steel frame structures.

The role:

As a Steel Fixer, you will be responsible for:

• Setting out the work area, following engineering plans
• Using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh
• Tying steel reinforcement bars (rebars) to build cages
• Fitting spacers and chairs (supports)
• Using rebar to build special casts to keep setting concrete in place
• Fixing steel to concrete bases
• Installing beams and pre-cast slabs.

About you:

• Able to work to technical plans
• Comfortable working at height
• Good level of physical fitness
• Happy to work outdoors in all weathers and in cramped conditions.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Steel Fixer
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CSCS card.