Steel erectors

£29,721

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

53 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | 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 apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board leading to an NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3.

*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.

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