Steel Fixing Apprentice

About this opportunity

You will be responsible for the construction of the steel reinforcement which forms a vital part of any concrete structure, building the frame of the building.

You will work with various diameters of steel that will need to be cut to length, bent to shape and fixed together, following the exact specification shown in the drawings or digital model. The work will be predominantly outdoors and you will be required to work closely with our formwork carpenters and concrete operatives to ensure productivity is maximised. On-site training and experience will be complemented by extensive construction college apprenticeship programme that will lead to you becoming a competent Steel Fixer.

You will have the opportunity to work across some of Laing O’Rourke’s various projects giving you a vast range of experience in a growing and exciting environment.

A normal day would include
No day would be the same, although on a normal day you would be mainly outside and duties would include:
Maintaining a safe environment overall
Physical activities such as unloading, lifting and fixing the steel structure
Working across various sites and structures
Working in a team

What you could go on to do
You will achieve a technical certificate and Level 2 NVQ in Steel Fixing. Once completed you will have the opportunity to work towards becoming a supervisor, with further development opportunities within the business.

How you will be supported
You will have an onsite mentor who will advise and guide you through your work day to day and will support you through college, whilst further skills and training will be provided to you alongside your apprenticeship cohort of that year.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Skills Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

3 passes at GCSE (preferable but not necessary)

Personal Qualities

Interest in the field of work and ambition to progress within the company
Have a good head for heights

Skills

None specific to the role but good communication skills and good at working in a team as well as individually
Understanding of what the job will involve