Vacancy overview

We are currently looking for Steelfixers for our site in Clapham Park Estate, Lambeth SW4. The successful candidate will work with experienced Steelfixers. The role will consist of : Pile Caps, Beams, Walls, Columns, Upstands, Lift Shafts, Slabs and any other Steel Reinforced Concrete Elements

Steel fixers can create prefabricated elements that can be lifted by cranes, for example, into position, or fix the various elements insitu. Skills include being able to read and understand the GA drawings, sections, details, schedules and codes. Ability to fix complex elements with multiple layers, accurately, in time and insitu.

Tasks will include:

• Apply workplace and legislative environmental health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking construction steel fixing activities.

• Apply safe working techniques for moving, lifting and handling pre-assembled and manufactured elements, working at height and using access equipment.

• Interpret and work to drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling

• Plan and undertake work practices productively to achieve minimal wastage and to meet deadlines.

• Assemble, position and fix manufactured elements (e.g. reinforcement bars) as per drawings and specifications

• Apply safe use and storage of hand tools and power tools

• Use a range of reinforcing steel products to shape and assemble structures.

• Measure, cut and bend and connect reinforcing steel.

• Position and fix pre-assembled elements according to specification, using digital equipment where appropriate.

• Communicate with colleagues or customers; using common industry terminology appropriately and accurately.

• Complete post installation checks to ensure quality through compliance with specification outlined in drawings and/or digital models . Report and rectify problems as necessary

GCSE grade D/3 or above required in maths or English or equivalent qualifications

current CSCS green card required 

• Good maths and English skills are required

• The ideal candidate will need to enjoy being part of a team and possess good communications skills

• The successful candidate will have to work to precise measurements with wood and metal so a good head for figures is also important

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous training with power tools

Personal Qualities:

• Initiative

• Willingness to learn

• Punctual

• Keen to progress as a Steelfixer as a long term career

• Enjoy working with others

• Able to work alone and as part of a team

• Highly motivated

• Ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships

• Strong work ethic