Job Description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we're creating

better ways

to build for a world of changing demands.



We have a fantastic opportunity for a Flooring Assistant .



Our competitive advantage is our people, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it

together

!



Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.



The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the

bar high

in their highly complex market!

Vacancy Details

This is an exciting opportunity to join our structured Flooring Assistant Training Programme, designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the metal decking industry. As a Flooring Assistant, you'll rotate through multiple departments and sites to gain hands-on experience and understand the full lifecycle of a flooring project--from office-based planning through fabrication and onto site installation.



This role is ideal for someone keen to build a long-term career in construction and engineering, with structured learning, practical site exposure, and support to gain essential industry qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Office-Based Training


Understand the full metal decking process and how departments coordinate. Assist in reviewing drawings, quotations, and site programs with Estimators. Support Detailers with drawing preparation, modelling, ordering, and coordination. Shadow Quantity Surveyors and assist with labour tracking, applications, and contract closeouts.

Fabrication Experience (at CMF)


Learn how metal decking and trim packs are manufactured. Observe and assist with production lines, offsite cutting, and load building. Understand order processing from Detailers and transport logistics.

Site Experience


Assist with all aspects of decking installation: cutting, nailing, welding support, and general housekeeping. Work alongside Fire Watchers, Netters, and Stud Welders. Shadow the Operations Supervisor to carry out inspections, audits, and site planning tasks. Support in creating trackers, site markups, and review programs/progress updates.

Required Skills:

Eager to learn and develop practical skills Able to communicate clearly and work well with others Detail Oriented, thorough, and able to follow guidance. Basic IT skills; any CAD or design software exposure is a plus

What We Offer

At Severfield, we're all about doing the right thing, so as you'd expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.



We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.



We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.



We look forward to receiving your application!



Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK's highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK's largest, most complex projects.



Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Please click on the image below to watch our capabilities video on YouTube.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We're proud to offer a range of benefits including:



25 days holiday




7% employer pension contributions




Employee assistance programme (EAP)




Employee benefits scheme




Cycle to work scheme




Save as you earn




Free onsite parking (role specific)




Business health insurance






Job Reference: SUKIE00430