Trainee Steel Erector
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Position Overview & Specifications
Structural Steelwork Limited are currently hiring Trainee Steel Erectors to join a family run business based in Dudley, West Midlands.
This role is perfect for anyone who is currently working using an unskilled labourer's CSCS card and wants to progress into the steel erection trade.
Successful applicants will be integrated into existing erection teams where they will learn the skills of the trade from the ground up.
Ideal candidates will live within the surrounding areas of Dudley & be willing and able to travel Nationwide with their team. A hard working and reliable attitude alongside a strong and motivated personality are essential to this position. Everything else will be taught.
A minimum of a CSCS card is required.
Contract Hours – 38 per week – Working away from home may be required, however, digs and an overnight allowance are provided.
28 Days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
Pay will be in line with the National Living Wage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £7.49 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dudley, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Steel Erector roles across Structural Steelwork Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £7 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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