THINKING ABOUT BEING A STEEL FIXER? Mersey Gateway Project [email protected] WWW.MERSEYGATEWAY.CO.UK/MERSEYLINK WHAT DOES A STEEL FIXER DO? A steel fixer would install and secure the steel bars and mesh used to make reinforcements for concrete buildings and structures. You will need a good level of fitness to be able to work at heights and understand the importance of health and safety. If you like to use practical skills and work as part of a team, this role could be ideal for you. Projects you may work on could include: • BRIDGES, TUNNELS, ROADWORKS • COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNITS • MULTI STOREY HOUSING IN ANY OF THESE ROLES YOUR REGULAR TASKS COULD INCLUDE: • Setting out the work area, following engineering plans • Using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars and mesh • Tying rebar (reinforcement bars) together with wire, clips or welds to build up cages or sections • Fitting spacers and supports • Fixing the formwork and shuttering used to hold setting concrete in place • Installing beams and pre-cast slabs • Use hydraulic jacks and tensioning equipment In all these roles you would work closely with engineering designers, steel erectors and other construction tradespeople. WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS? You would usually work around 40 hours per week and sometimes weekend overtime will be necessary to meet deadlines. Most of your work would be outdoors and at heights and the job can be physically demanding. Your employer would provide you with personal safety training and equipment. WHAT SALARY COULD I EXPECT TO RECEIVE? Qualified steel fixers can earn between £16,000 and £27,000 a year. If you have supervisory duties, you can earn up to £30,000 a year.