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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Steel fixer

Assembling and installing steelworks required to strengthen reinforced concrete structures.

Typical duration
1y 6m
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Construction and the built environment
Standard ref
ST0271
Where this apprenticeship leads
Steel Fixers and UnderpinnersAI exposure 4% · Low
Starting out
£22,000 - £28,000
Experienced
£30,000 - £38,000
Senior
£45,000+
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Role overview

This Level 2 apprenticeship trains steel fixers to cut, bend, position, and tie reinforcing steel bars (rebar) within concrete structures on construction sites. Apprentices work on projects such as foundations, bridges, and high-rise buildings, ensuring reinforcement is placed precisely to structural drawings. It can lead to roles as a Senior Steel Fixer, Steel Fixing Supervisor, or Site Manager.

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