Shuttering Carpenter / Steel Fixer (Hybrid Role) Rate: £24 - £26 per hour (CIS) | £20 - £22 per hour (PAYE) Benefits: Company Van Fuel Card Holiday/Pension (if PAYE) Location: Brighton / Mid-Sussex Corridor Start: End of February / March 2026 Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting 2x Multi-Skilled Concrete Operatives to join a highly respected Civil Engineering Contractor on a permanent basis. Our client is a long-standing Sussex-based business known for delivering complex infrastructure and groundworks projects. Unlike short-term agency contracts, they are looking for individuals to join their core team, offering stability, a company van, and genuine investment in your skills. The Role We are looking for well-rounded operatives who are proficient in both Shuttering Carpentry and Steel Fixing. You will be working on varied civil engineering projects, ranging from heavy infrastructure to structural concrete works. The company believes in upskilling their team. If you are strong in one area but need development in another, they will support you. They are also committed to putting the right candidates through CPCS/NPORS machine tickets (Dumper, Roller, 360 Excavator) to make you a complete all-rounder. Key Responsibilities Formwork: Erection and striking of formwork (traditional timber and system formwork such as Peri/Doka). Steel Fixing: Cutting, bending, and fixing reinforcement steel to technical drawings. Concrete Works: Pouring and finishing concrete to high standards. General Civils: Assisting with other groundworks duties when required—we need "team players" willing to muck in to get the job done. Requirements Essential: Proven experience in BOTH Shuttering Carpentry and Steel Fixing. Essential: Ability to read and work from technical drawings. Essential: Full UK Driving Licence (Company Van provided). Essential: CSCS Card (Blue preferred). Based in Brighton or along the Mid-Sussex corridor (Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Crawley). What's on Offer Choice of Payment: Self-Employed (CIS): £24.00 - £26.00 per hour. PAYE: £20.00 - £22.00 per hour (Plus Holiday Pay & Pension). Company Van & Fuel Card provided from day one. Training: Paid courses for Dumper, Roller, and 360 Excavator tickets. Long-term job security with a reputable local contractor. Location Projects primarily based in Brighton & Sussex. Ideal for candidates based in: Brighton, Hove, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Crawley, and Shoreham. How to Apply Apply directly or contact us via: Email - dbaker@atkinsonbaker.co.uk Phone - 01273 457636