Trainee Steel Erector

Trainee Steel Erector

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Company

Severfield UK Limited

Location name

Nationwide

Contract Type

Permanent

Career Level

A

Contract weekly hours

48 Hours per Week

Posting End Date

20 Nov 2026

Job number

SUKIE00927

Vacancy Summary

This role can be based at any of our construction sites across the UK, including our satellite sites, providing flexibility to suit business needs

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Steel Erector.

We offer market-leading rates of pay, with excellent overtime uplifts, paid travel time, and accommodation subsistence provided when working away on-site

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.

The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!

Vacancy Details

In the Trainee Steel Erector position, you will begin by assisting the site foreman during your initial training period at ground level. This will be followed by learning how to erect steel structures in accordance with the RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) under the guidance of the foreman and a steel erection mentor.

You will be responsible for ensuring that you and your team consistently adhere to company procedures regarding both work and safety. Additionally, you will follow industry best practices and comply with all relevant statutory legislation.

Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Gaining knowledge and understanding of relevant company procedures and ensuring their implementation on site.
• Conducting pre-use checks of electrical equipment and completing the required check sheets.
• Ensuring accurate and consistent use of the Donseed System.
• Collaborating with your squad to overcome work challenges and ensure programmed works are completed on time.
• Completing the SUK Induction and Main Contractor's Site Induction prior to commencing work.
• Reviewing, understanding, and signing off on current RAMS, lift plans, and permits before engaging in daily site activities.

Requirements for the Role

• A valid CSCS Card to access site and ensure site safety.
• Willingness to enroll in and work towards achieving relevant qualifications, including, but not limited to:

NVQ Level 2 or 3

CPCS MEWP and Scissor or IPAF 3a/3b+

Basket-to-Basket training

Bolting Level 1

RVB and Seversafe Fans training

Edge Protection and Offload training

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills as a minimum requirement

What We Offer

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Please click on the image below to watch our capabilities video on YouTube.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including:

25 days holiday

7% employer pension contributions

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking (role specific)

Business health insurance

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