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.
Live Jobs — Steel Fixer (13 available)
Steel Fixer In London
London · Various
£25 per hour
Steel Fixer In N4
London · Various
£25 per hour
Hiring 3 x Steel Fixers in Stratford
Coventry · Various
Competitive
Steel Fixer
North London (N4) · A few days
£25 per hour
Steel Fixer Birmingham
Birmingham · Long term
£18-22/hour
Steel Fixer London
London · Long term
£20-24/hour
Steel Fixer Nottingham
Nottingham · Long term
£18-22/hour
Steel Fixers Glasgow Daniel Owen
Glasgow · Various
Call for rate
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