Steel Fixing Apprenticeship

Embarking on an apprenticeship with Kilnbridge to begin a rewarding career in the construction industry with a respected, forward‑thinking organisation known for delivering complex and iconic projects. As an apprentice, you will follow a structured development plan and receive ongoing guidance from a dedicated career mentor.

What you'll do

As an Apprentice Steel Fixer, you will learn to assemble and erect the steel components required to strengthen reinforced concrete structures, such as bridges, culverts, railway stations, power stations, etc.

• Setting out the work area, following engineering plans
• Using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh
• Tying steel reinforcement bars (rebars) to build cages

Typically, you will work within a larger team on construction projects, and, in the fullness of time, you will be able to interpret contract information, drawings and specifications, in order to assemble and install the components correctly.

Training

Level 2 Steel Fixer Apprenticeship Standard:

• NVQ Level 2 in Steel Fixing

You will work on one of our 'live' projects and receive training from a recognised provider either one day a week or on a block release.

CSCS Card required. If you do not have a CSCS card your application will be rejected.

After the apprenticeship

Once you have achieved your level 2 qualification you will have the opportunity to progress on to the next level. Ultimately this depends on the individuals work ethic and drive to succeed. Successful apprentice can progress into supervisory or management role within Kilnbridge.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

The minimum age is 17 due to site restrictions and insurance implications. Candidates need to have a CSCS card.

About the employer

Kilnbridge is the UK's leading structures specialist, known for delivering some of the country's most complex and iconic construction and infrastructure projects taking shape in the UK.

We combine technical excellence with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and quality, ensuring every project responds not only to immediate needs, but to future demands.

Kilnbridge comprises four distinct operational business, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that our clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address our clients' needs across the entire lifecycle of a structure.

Our expertise encompasses all materials and spans reinforced concrete, structural steel, fire protection, and complex structural alterations. In short, we design, build, adapt, repair and protect our clients' structures.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Steel fixer (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: 17 years old: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 15:30. 40-hours, inclusive of an hour break each day.

18 years old+: Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 17:30. 45-hours, not including up to an hour break each day.

• Start date: 16 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year