Steel Fixer

SkyBlue Solutions; Leiston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortel in Ipswich is seeking a skilled Steel Fixer-Craft Worker to assemble and install reinforced steel structures that form the backbone of various building projects.

Based at MCA Welfare, IP16 4EW, you will work PAYE at £24.14 per hour with overtime after 39 hours. Hours are 7:00–18:00, 12 days on, 2 days off, with alternating weekends off.

Join a dynamic construction team and contribute to major projects while ensuring safety and quality on every task.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Steel Fixer or similar in construction.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schedules.
• Competent in selecting materials for a task and inspecting suitability.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with site operation and steel fixing techniques.
• Install, bend and erect reinforcing bars (rebar).
• Read and work from drawings and schedules.
• Operate power tools to join steel components securely.
• Ensure correct steel specifications are used for tasks.
• Inspect materials for suitability and quality.

Skills

Steel fixing

Reading drawings

Power tool use

Education

PQTP (Pre-Qualification Technical Profile)

Tools

Drills

Grinders

Welding equipment

Job description

Job description

Pay: £24.14 per hour

Overview

Fortel is seeking a motivated and skilled Steel Fixer-Craft Worker to join our dynamic construction team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling and installing reinforced steel structures that form the backbone of various building projects.

Location: MCA Welfare, Ipswich, IP16 4EW

Pay:£24.14/hr (PAYE)

Overtime rate after 39 hours

Hours: 7:00am-18:00 12 days on 2 days off every other weekend off

Duties

• Familiarity and experience with site operation and the techniques of Steel fixing.
• Experience of installing, bending and erecting rebar
• Experience at selecting correct steel specifications.
• Competent at selecting materials for a task and inspecting their suitability.
• Able to read, interpret and work from drawings and schedules.
• Operate power tools including drills, grinders, and welding equipment to join steel components securely.

Requirements

• CSCS card
• Proof of Right to work
• Pre-Qualification Technical Profile (PQTP)
• Onboarding requirements form
• HSE CITB Test
• Proven experience as a Steel Fixer or similar role in construction environments.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or experience operating heavy machinery is a plus.
• Additional skills such as roofing, masonry, carpentry, or experience with heavy machinery will be a plus

Fortel is an equal opportunity employer. We put people first and believe that by doing so, we are able to provide the highest quality service, while helping our workforce develop and strengthen skills to create sustainable careers.

Join our team today and be part of a vibrant work environment where your skills directly impact the success of major construction projects!

Work Location: In person