- Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
- Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
- Fasten structural steel members to hoist
Steel fixer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Steel fixers install and tie together the steel bars and mesh used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.
Steel fixers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Steel fixer you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,277 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Steel fixer
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29,348 GBP
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24,991 GBP
Average salary for part-time Steel fixer
Average salary for full-time Steel fixer
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18,200 GBP
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18,284 GBP
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29,277 GBP
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24,991 GBP
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29,348 GBP
Salary over time for Steel fixer
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26,057 GBP
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26,209 GBP
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26,316 GBP
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27,296 GBP
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27,964 GBP
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28,594 GBP
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29,277 GBP
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28,689 GBP
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30,284 GBP
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Things to highlight for your Steel fixer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
