Steel Fixer

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Competitive rewards package

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd is looking for an experienced Steel Fixer to join the on-site team at Sellafield, Cumbria. You will interpret reinforcement drawings, check bar deliveries, plan sequences, and fix bars securely for concrete pours in line with designs and safety standards.

You should hold a CSCS Blue Card with a Steelfixing NVQ and Level 2 in Steelfixing, plus experience with power tools and PPE. A positive, safety-conscious attitude is essential for this challenging site work.

Qualifications

• CSCS Blue Card with Steelfixing NVQ is required.
• Level 2 in Steelfixing is required.
• Strong communication and safety focus essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand reinforcement drawings and bar bending schedules to ensure layouts on site meet designs.
• Check deliveries of reinforcement to ensure bars align with design and highlight defects.
• Plan efficient and safe sequence of reinforcement bar fixing.
• Position and tie reinforcement bars to ensure stability during pours and compliance with drawings and safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude to work

Health and safety awareness

Education

CSCS Blue Card (with relevant Steelfixing NVQ)

Level 2 in Steelfixing

Tools

Power tools

Hot works

Job description

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. Role Overview: The role shall include but not limited to the following requirements:

• Interpret and understand Reinforcement drawings and Bar bending schedules to ensure layouts on site meet the designs detailed.
• Checking deliveries of reinforcement direct from the supplier to ensure reinforcement bars align with the design detailed withing bar bending schedules. (Able to highlight defects).
• Planning the most efficient and safe sequence of reinforcement bar fixing.
• Positioning and tying reinforcement bars using the full range of ties to ensure bars stay securely in place during concrete pours & are compliant with specifications tolerances identified on the drawings & site safety standards.
• Installing & securing mechanical reinforcement coupler systems in line with manufacturer requirements.
• Assist with other construction site work as directed by the Works Manager.
• Following all health and safety and wellbeing policies.
• Is fully committed to and actively promotes all aspects of Build Sure and SRM values, culture and behaviours throughout the project.
• Cutting & bending/altering reinforcement to size using tools & machinery to identified designs.
  CSCS Blue Card (with relevant Steelfixing NVQ)
• CSCS Blue Card (with relevant Steelfixing NVQ)
• Level 2 in Steelfixing
• Power tools/hot works
• Face Fit Tested
• Working at Heights
• Asbestos Awareness
• IOSH Working Safely
• Positive attitude to work
• Strong communication skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Full UK Driving license as transport to site will not be provided.
• Experience of working in a nuclear environment.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Location: Sellafield 1 Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria, United Kingdom, CA20 1DW

Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.