Steel Fixer Jobs in the UK

Steel fixers are essential on any reinforced concrete project. From high-rise foundations to bridge decks, someone has to cut, bend, and tie the rebar — and that someone gets paid well for it. Rates of £20-28/hour are standard across the UK.

Steel Fixer Pay Rates 2026

• Steel Fixer (CSCS blue card): £18-22/hour
• Experienced Steel Fixer: £22-26/hour
• Lead Steel Fixer/Foreman: £25-30/hour
• Day rate (contract): £170-£220/day

What Tickets Do Steel Fixers Need?

• CSCS blue skilled worker card (or red trainee card)
• NVQ Level 2 in Steelfixing (or working towards it)
• Asbestos awareness certificate
• Confined spaces ticket (for tunnel/bridge work)

Where Steel Fixers Work

• Infrastructure: bridges, tunnels, highways — the biggest projects need the most rebar
• High-rise foundations: city centre towers need massive reinforcement cages
• Industrial: warehouses, data centres, factories
• Residential basements: growing demand in London and SE

Finding Steel Fixer Jobs

Daniel Owen, DCT Recruitment, and Randstad CPE are among the agencies actively placing steel fixers. Browse SiteJobs for live steel fixer vacancies — every listing has a verified phone number so you can call direct.