Steel fixing Apprenticeship

As an Apprentice Steel Fixer, you will learn to assemble and erect the steel components required to strengthen reinforced concrete structures, such as bridges, culverts, railway stations, power stations, etc.

Setting out the work area, following engineering plans Using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh Tying steel reinforcement bars (rebars) to build cages

Typically you will work within a larger team on construction projects, and, in the fullness of time, you will be able to interpret contract information, drawings and specifications, in order to assemble and install the components correctly.

Training:

Level 2 Steel Fixer Apprenticeship Standard:

NVQ Level 2 in Steel Fixing

You will work on one of our 'live' projects and receive training from a recognised provider either one day a week or on a block release.

Training Outcome:

Once you have achieved the Level 2 qualification you will have the opportunity to progress on to the next level. Ultimately, and depending on the individual, you could advance to a supervisory or management role within the construction industry.

Employer Description:

Kilnbridge has a hard-earned reputation for delivering construction and civil engineering projects – particularly those with difficult or unusual challenges to resolve. Founded in 1991 by our Chairman and Founder, Dermot McDermott as a general building and civil engineering contractor, we initially undertook builders’ work packages across the Canary Wharf development and southeast London. We quickly developed into a multi-disciplinary, national engineering and construction business that currently employs more than 1,000 people. Today, Kilnbridge offers expertise in Building & Civil Engineering, Concrete Cutting and Controlled Demolition, Fire Protection and Waste Management. These key service areas are supported by our in-house capabilities in Engineering & Design, Fabrication (K FAB) and Plant and construction equipment (K PLANT). Working collaboratively with clients in a wide range of industry sectors, we capitalise fully on our teams’ in-depth knowledge, experience and skills to realise their vision. Our diverse and highly talented workforce delivers outstanding and often award-winning bespoke solutions through innovation, courage and determination. Kilnbridge proactively embraces equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the business, and has an industry leading safety culture. In March 2021 we became an employee-owned business, with the aim of safeguarding our future for the benefit of everyone who works here.

Working Hours :
17 years old: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 15:30. 40 hours, inclusive of an hour break each day. 18 years old+: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:30. 45 hours, not including up to an hour break each day.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness