Steel Fixer

Carmichael UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK is seeking experienced Steel Fixers for a long-term project in Plymouth. You will cut, bend and fix reinforcement steel to drawings, fix mesh and materials, read drawings and work with formwork and site teams to ensure correct placement before pours.

We offer hourly rates: basic £24.26, overtime £36.39 and £48.52. Candidates must hold Level 2 NVQ in Steel Fixing, CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card and Safety Critical Medical, and be able to obtain BPSS/NATO clearance as required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ in Steel Fixing required.
• CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card required.
• Safety Critical Medical required.
• Experience on construction or civil projects as a Steel Fixer.
• Ability to read reinforcement drawings and schedules.
• Knowledge of steel fixing and reinforcement techniques.
• Ability to work as part of a busy site team.
• BPSS security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cut, bend and fix reinforcement steel per drawings and specs.
• Fix reinforcement, mesh and associated materials.
• Read and interpret reinforcement drawings and schedules.
• Tie reinforcement using suitable tools and techniques.
• Install reinforcement for concrete structures, slabs, walls and foundations.
• Coordinate with formwork, concrete and site teams.
• Ensure correct reinforcement placement before concrete pours.
• Use hand and power tools for steel fixing.
• Maintain health and safety on site.

Skills

Read reinforcement drawings

Work in busy site team

Health and safety knowledge

BPSS eligibility

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Steel Fixing

CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card

Safety Critical Medical

Job description

Steel Fixer – Plymouth

Location: Plymouth
Duration: Long-term work
Basic Rate: £24.26 per hour
Overtime 1: £36.39 per hour
Overtime 2: £48.52 per hour

We are currently looking for experienced Steel Fixers to join a major long-term construction project in Plymouth.

Duties will include:

• Cutting, bending and fixing reinforcement steel in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Fixing steel reinforcement, mesh and associated materials
• Reading and interpreting reinforcement drawings and schedules
• Tying reinforcement using appropriate tools and techniques
• Installing reinforcement for concrete structures, slabs, walls and foundations
• Working closely with formwork, concrete and site teams
• Ensuring reinforcement is positioned correctly prior to concrete pours
• Using hand and power tools associated with steel fixing
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety on site

Competencies / Requirements:

• Level 2 NVQ in Steel Fixing
• CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
• Safety Critical Medical
• Previous experience working as a Steel Fixer on construction or civil engineering projects
• Ability to read and work from reinforcement drawings and schedules
• Good understanding of steel fixing and reinforcement techniques
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy site team
• Must be able to meet the project's BPSS security clearance requirements

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the security-sensitive nature of the project, all successful applicants will be required to complete BPSS security clearance before starting on site.

Applicants must be able to provide the required documentation and information to successfully complete the vetting process, including proof of identity, right to work and employment/history checks.

Due to the project’s security requirements, applicants must meet the required nationality eligibility criteria, including being a national of a NATO member country where applicable.

All offers and start dates will be subject to successful completion of the required security vetting and clearance process.

This is a long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project in Plymouth, with excellent overtime rates available.