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Location: Milbank Concrete Products, Earls Colne, Essex

Industry Sector: Manufacturing, Precast Concrete

Milbank Concrete Products, a leader in the precast concrete industry, is seeking a Precast Steel Fixer to join our production team. This hands-on role is integral to our manufacturing process, ensuring reinforcement steel is accurately prepared for casting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cut, bend, tie, and weld reinforcement steel to required specifications.
  • Assemble steel cages by tying or welding pre-formed steelwork.

  • Follow detailed CAD drawings and bending schedules to ensure accuracy.

  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety.

  • Comply with all Milbank Concrete Products (MCP) policies.

  • Double-check all work before casting to prevent errors.

  • Complete equipment husbandry checks on the shopfloor.

  • Monitor stock levels and coordinate with team leaders to ensure timely orders.

  • Actively participate in 5S (6S) and other projects aimed at continuous improvement and sustainability.

  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace ("clean as you go" culture).

  • Contribute to layout improvements to enhance efficiency.

What We're Looking For

  • A solid understanding of manufacturing and the concrete sector.
  • Flexibility and openness to change.

  • Effective communication with supervisors and colleagues.

  • Self-motivated and results-driven.

  • Strong teamwork, organizational, and time management skills.

  • Adaptability to new technologies and methods.

  • Experience in a construction or steel fabrication role (precast experience advantageous).

  • Problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

  • Experience in steel fixing is essential; industry qualifications are desirable but not mandatory.

  • Competitive Pay: Hourly rate with a discretionary bonus linked to individual and company performance.

· Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer).

· Subsidised canteen.

· 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Work Hours: Average of 45 hours per week.

Opportunities for Growth: Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Milbank believes that the principle of equal opportunities is fundamental to our company's values. Our long-held aim is to provide just and fair treatment for all employees. We will not discriminate on the grounds of sex, age, disability, marital status, colour, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or gender reassignment.

Armed Forces Covenant

Milbank Concrete Products recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. As a Silver Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proactive in guaranteeing an interview for suitably qualified or interested ex service personnel and dependants.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SFI05

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