£10,920
Average salary at age 20
£22,880
Average Salary
52
Average hours per week
Description
Steel erectors fit and erect structural metal framework for buildings and other structures such as metal chimneys.Main Tasks
- Examines drawings and specifications to assess job requirements;
- Erects ladders, scaffolding or working cage;
- Directs hoisting and positioning of girders and other metal parts and checks alignment;
- Arranges for or undertakes bolting and welding of metal parts;
- Checks alignment of metal parts using spirit level and plumb-rule.
Qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board leading to an NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3.UK Prospects
9200
Workforce Size
6.11%
Predicted decline 2025 - 2035
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