A steeplejack builds and repairs the inside or outside of tall structures such as church spires, industrial chimneys, power station cooling towers, high rise buildings, monuments, castles or bridges. Some specialise in fitting lightning protection systems (see job profile Lightning Conductor Engineer).
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Wages are set annually by the National Joint Council for the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Agency. As of July 2019 the hourly rates for apprentices are:
The full rate for a qualified engineer with SVQ at SCQF Level 5 is £12.77, and with SCQF Level 6, £15.14 an hour. With experience your salary could rise up to £600 a week or more.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
Tel: 0344 994 8800
E-mail:
scotland.apprenticeships@citb.co.uk
Website:
http://www.citb.co.uk
Twitter:
@CITB_UK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/citb.uk/
CITB is the Sector Skills Council which covers a wide range of sectors in the development and maintenance of the built environment. Its careers website (bconstructive.co.uk) provides a wide range of information on jobs in the construction industry.
GoConstruct
Website:
https://www.goconstruct.org
Twitter:
@GoConstructUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goconstructuk
Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Training Group
Tel: 0844 249 0023
E-mail:
info@slptraininggroup.org.uk
Website:
http://www.slptraininggroup.org.uk
Twitter:
@SLPTraining