Steel erectors

£22,943

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

52 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2022 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.07%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Steel erectors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5311

Steel erectors fit and erect structural metal framework for buildings and other structures such as metal chimneys.

Common tasks include:

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 approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Steel erectors

Regional employment: Steel erectors

Future employment: Steel erectors

Top 12 industries: Steel erectors

Alternative & related job titles: Steel erectors

Steel erector Steel fabricator Steel worker (structural engineering)

Equality focus: Steel erectors

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