Apprentice Steel Fixer (Buckinghamshire, HP22 4DB)

Job Purpose: Steel fixers position and secure the steel bars and mesh that are used to strengthen and reinforce concrete structures on construction sites. They may work on civil engineering projects, industrial or commercial developments or multi-story housing and usually work closely with engineering designers, steel erectors, and construction workers.

Steel Fixer Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting building and engineering plans and drawings.

• Setting out work areas and determining the required materials.

• Using hand and power tools to cut and bend steel bars and mesh.

• Laying out steel bars, mesh, rods, and framework.

• Hoisting steel bars, mesh, and reinforcements into place.

• Fitting spacers and supports.

• Joining steel reinforcement bars (rebar), footings, and girders by welding or with clips or wires.

• Fixing steel bars and mesh to solid concrete bases.

• Using rebar to build casts that will keep setting concrete in place.

• Preparing concrete, mixing sand, cement, and water, and pouring the concrete into the prepared casts.

About You

The following experience is required:

• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers.

• Undertaking work in a reliable, safe and productive manner.

• Able to work effectively within a team.

Requirements must have the following:

• Green CSCS Card

• Driving Licence and live within commutable distance to site

Overview

• Apprenticeship Standard: Steelfixer NVQ Level 2.

• Apprenticeship Length: 18 Months