Steel erector

Steel Erector

Steel Fabrication / Installation

Location – Barnsley (National travel for site-based works)

A fantastic opportunity to join an established in-house fabrication and installation team, contributing to a growing workload and playing a key role in the erection and installation of steel structures across the UK.

In Return

• Competitive hourly rate (weekly paid)
• Enhanced rates for overtime, weekends, and night shifts
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards platform
• Strong internal support structure with clear pathways for personal and professional development
• Continuous learning and upskilling opportunities
• A safe, supportive working environment
• Employee forums providing a platform for your voice to be heard

Business Unit

The AmcoGiffen in-house fabrication team has grown significantly over the last three years, with continued investment and ambitious plans for further expansion. As a specialist provider of heavy steel fabrication, the team supports internal business units nationwide while also developing a strong external client base and exploring new contractor opportunities.

With extensive capability in the fabrication and installation of heavy steel structures, the team is positioning itself as a leading specialist within the market.

The Company

You will be joining a reputable and well-established engineering contractor operating nationally across rail, civils, and engineering sectors. AmcoGiffen is recognised for delivering specialist civil, building, mechanical, and electrical renewals and maintenance works through long-term frameworks and major projects. You will become part of a highly skilled and respected organisation with a strong reputation for quality and delivery.

The Role

As a Steel Erector within the AmcoGiffen Fabrication team, you will play a vital role in the safe and efficient installation of steel structures on sites across the UK.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Erecting and installing steelwork for bridges, structures, and mechanical assemblies
• Working from detailed drawings and installation plans
• Ensuring all site resources—labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors—are effectively coordinated
• Supporting site supervision to maintain safe systems of work and high-quality installation standards
• Carrying out bridge repairs, new bridge installations, and mechanical steelwork installations
• Working collaboratively with fabrication teams to ensure seamless delivery from workshop to site

This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring national travel and occasional night or weekend work.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in steel erection or steel fabrication
• Experience installing steelwork and steel structures on site
• A recognised trade qualification in steel erection or fabrication
• CSCS Site Manager / Site Supervisor card
• PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• Experience working on railway structures
• Full UK driving License