(Trainee) Steel Fixer

Role: (Trainee) Steel Fixer

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 6BN

Pay: Competitive rates of pay available subject to candidates experience and skill set. Rate of pay will increase following satisfactory performance.

Working hours: 8:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday with two 30 min breaks. 40hrs a week. Overtime available during the week paid at 1.5T.

Benefits: Enhanced holidays through length of service, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Training and development opportunities, Performance, Training & Christmas Bonuses, Workplace Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Specsavers Vouchers.

Immediate start available.

Details:

Thorp Precast are a forward thinking construction business with a passion for quality and innovation. We specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke architectural panels and structures.

Due to continued growth and investment, we are looking to strengthen our steel fixing team and therefore seeking a (Trainee) Steel Fixer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has some experience or interest in steel fixing and is eager to take on necessary training to become fully competent.

The job purpose is to:

• Assist an experienced Steel Fixer in production of reinforcement cages according to the specific detail drawing and/ or engineer’s calculation or description
• Tie together steel bars and mesh
• Use steel cutters and do some hand bending in order to create non – standard shapes
• Work alongside the casting team in setting up cages in the moulds for more complex components
• Work to tight tolerances and accuracy
• Follow all health and safety regulations

The ideal candidate will:

• Have practical skills
• Be willing to learn
• Be proactive and not be afraid to lead by example
• Be able to use measuring equipment and various hand and power tools
• Be able to multi-skill, be hardworking and have attention to details
• Be able to work well on their own and within a team
• Cooperate with the team and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures

If you are ready for a new challenge and would like to join growing and a dynamic team, please apply through this website.

Suitable candidates will undergo an initial telephone interview. Following the telephone interview, successful applicants will be offered a formal interview.

Thorp Precast are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person