5311 — Steel erectors
Medium Skilled
Sources checked 26 October 2026. Match the actual duties before choosing a code.
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What this occupation covers
Steel erectors fit and erect structural metal framework for buildings and other structures such as metal chimneys.
Typical duties
examines drawings and specifications to assess job requirements
erects ladders, scaffolding or working cage
directs hoisting and positioning of girders and other metal parts and checks alignment
arranges for or undertakes bolting and welding of metal parts
checks alignment of metal parts using spirit level and plumb-rule
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
Temporary Shortage List: Steel erectors. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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