⸺ Experienced Steel Erectors and Complete Squads
Employer: J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd
Locations: Nationwide with potential to work in Europe
Start Date: Immediate Vacancy (Cardiff Arena commencing November)
J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd, one of the UK’s leading structural steelwork contractors, are recruiting experienced Steel Erectors and Complete Squads to join our team on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK. With a secure order book through to end of 2027, we are delivering some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the industry, including Stadia, Arena’s, Power Stations, Data Centres and major commercial developments across the UK, with opportunities to work in mainland Europe also.
- Erecting and installing structural steelwork within live construction environments
- Reading and working from technical drawings
- Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest safety and quality standards
- Collaborating with site supervisors, other squads and other trades to meet project deadlines
- Foremen/Chargehand: supervising squads, planning work sequences, and liaising with Site management to deliver work safely, on time, and to specification
- Minimum 2 years’ proven steel erecting experience on large industrial projects, background in heavy structural steel required.
- Blue (NVQ Level 2) CSCS Steel Erectors Card (essential) or valid CCNSG card
- IPAF 3a/3b (essential), 1b (advantageous) Pal + (advantageous)
- Slinger/Signaller certification (desirable)
- Working at Heights competency
- Ability to provide two recent, project-specific references
- Full UK driving licence (unless travelling with an established squad/gang)
- Must pass Drugs & Alcohol testing at induction and periodically
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Foreman or Chargehand in steel erection on large industrial projects, background in heavy structural steel required.
- Blue CSCS Card NVQ Level 2 (minimum), NVQ Level 3 Gold Card (desirable)
- SSSTS (required)
- CITB/CPCS Crane Supervisor qualification – (required)
- CPCS Fork truck (desirable)
- First Aid at work (desirable)
- Strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills with proven ability to run squads effectively
- On-the-books employment with long-term flagship projects secured until 2027
- 49-hour on-site working week (Monday–Friday, plus overtime/weekends where required)
- Increasing pension scheme
- Access to private healthcare
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Quarterly employee reward draws
- Fully paid training & development opportunities related to the role
- Promotion and retention culture, with progression for the right candidates encouraged
⸺ How to Apply
If you meet the requirements of this position, have a passion to learn new skills, and you are looking to contribute to our dynamic team, send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Experienced Steel Erectors and Complete Squads”.