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Steel Erector
Role Overview
As a key member of the site team you will construct steel structures from large aircraft hangars to grandstands and highway bridges with all their steel components and associated roof and wall cladding.
You will have the opportunity to work on prestigious construction projects in the UK and potentially overseas.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Comply with all relevant Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
- Work in accordance with Company core values.
- Ensure that all work carried out is done safely in accordance with the Company’s policies and appropriate Method Statements/Risk Assessments.
- Possess the ability to read and understand drawings and follow safe working practices in the preassembly and erection of structural steelwork at low and high levels.
- Sling loads, signal and work with cranes.
- Carry out crane supervisor duties in accordance with training.
- Working at height and operating high level access equipment e.g. Mobile Operating Platforms (MEWP’s).
- Erect steelwork.
- Operate site plant and equipment.
- Fit prefabricated sheet metal (flashings and trims) and structural decking.
- Install roof, vertical and horizontal cladding systems.
Key Skills
- A full UK driving licence.
- A valid CSCS Steel Erector and / or Cladder card resulting from NVQ (preferably L3) assessment.
- A valid CPCS Slinger / signaller card.
- A valid CPCS Plant Operator card or IPAF for MEWPS Operator card.
- Be willing to work away from home in the UK and overseas; this is a key part of the role.
Skills
- Team player
- Hard working
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
The above list is not exhaustive but it covers the main duties of the role.
There may be other duties, not mentioned here, which become part of the job.
Please apply to hr@reidsteel.co.uk
Gary Christian • January 10, 2025
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