Steel Fixer

Description 

A Steel Fixer will install and tie together the steel bars and mesh used to strengthen concrete during construction.

The main duties of a Steel Fixer are:

• • Setting out the work area, following engineering plans
  • Using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh
  • Tying rebar (reinforcement bars) together with wire, clips or welds to build up sections
  • Fitting spacers and ‘chairs’ (supports)
  • Fixing the wooden formwork and shuttering used to hold setting concrete in place
  • Fixing steel to concrete bases
  • Installing beams and pre-cast slabs

The average hourly pay rate for a Steel Fixer is between £7.20 and £18.

Hours

The average working week for an Steel Fixer is between 30 and 40 hours.

Typical Hourly Rate

The average hourly pay rate for a Steel Fixer is between £7.20 and £18.

Required Qualifications

To work as an Steel Fixer you will need to be either fully qualified or time served.

Qualifications include:

• • NVQs in Steel Fixing
  • Apprentice trained
  • Time served
  • City and Guilds qualified in Steelfixing Occupations.

References must be provided. You will also be required to hold a valid CSCS card. Skilled cards are required on most sites, however you may be permitted on site at the Contractor's discretion with a General Operatives green card.

Required Tools

The very basic steel fixer tools that will be required are:

• • Podger Spanners
  • Carrot Drifts
  • Tool Belts
  • Ball Pein Hammers