Steel Erector Chargehand

Company Description

Jackson Steel Structures Limited, founded in 1947 by David Jackson, is based in Dundee at Tannadice Street since 1987. Known for our quality and reliability, we have a dedicated in-house team that includes estimators, designers, draftsmen, project managers, fabricators, welders, and steel erectors. Our comprehensive services range from design and detailing to fabrication and erection on site, along with metal floor decking, netting, roof and wall cladding, and edge protection. We are committed to continual development, training, and improvement, ensuring compliance with current legislative and quality standards.

Job description:

Due to Retirement we are looking for an experienced Steel Erector Chargehand to join our team. The position is full time and permanent with competitive rates of pay depending on experience. Working 37hours per week with some overtime, project dependent.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Off-loading and erecting structural steelwork and occasionally cladding on construction sites across Scotland.
• Working to technical drawings, bolt lists, Risk and Method Statements
• Ensuring that all bolts are correctly installed and fully tightened.
• Working with mobile cranes, tele-handlers, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), alloy towers and other plant and machinery as required. .
• Using hand and power tools for drilling, cutting, shaping, burning and bolt fastening.
• Keeping equipment in good working order - daily inspecting of all plant and equipment and reporting any defects to company management.
• Manual handling work and mechanical lifting with chain blocks and genie lifts.
• Complying and co-operating with all site specific Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Occasional workshop duties such as drilling holes, painting steel, tidying bolts, sweeping up.
• Reporting to main contractor upon site arrival and ensuring that all steel erectors are inducted before commencing work on site.
• Liaising with main contractor to co-ordinate site safety and programming of work.
• Setting up safe work areas and ensuring that other operatives do not encroach within the steel work area.
• Setting up and supervising mobile cranes.
• Directing and supervising steel erectors.
• Ensuring that RAMS and work sequences are followed and immediately notifying company management of any problems or incidents that arise.
• Keeping the work area tidy and clearing away any waste (timber, pallets, bolt bags, banding, ropes, etc)

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

• Structural Steel fabrication experience.
• Structural steel MIG welding experience with suitable qualifications.
• Supervisor experience.
• Competent in the use of overhead cranes.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Please note that this position requires regular drug and alcohol testing.

Experience:

• 2-5 years (Preferred)