Form Worker

Installing and maintaining temporary frames that support the building process while it is being constructed is the responsibility of a formworker. These ad hoc buildings, which are typically built of wood or metal but may also be made of other materials, are used to aid in the moulding of concrete and other materials.

The following responsibilities are part of the job of a formworker:

• Constructing bridge forms, foundation forms, beam forms, and stair forms
• Building on-site buildings out of wood or assembling metal frameworks that have been manufactured elsewhere
• Removing casts from the body without causing damage so they can be re-used
• Calculating, cutting, and forming metal or wood
• Collaborating closely with your team as you fill moulds with concrete
• Examining the accuracy of work
• Generating concrete blocks with the precise dimensions needed for every construction project.

^*Pay rates
Earnings typically depend on location, employer, the stage of your training, your hours worked and the opportunity to work overtime. Please also note that the pay rate figures have come from a variety of reliable sources including:

• National Home Builders
• Home Builder's Sub-Contractors
• CITB
• The Home Builders Federation
• Construction Recruitment Agencies

The path to become a formworker can take several forms. By submitting an application to an employer directly, you could pursue a college course, an apprenticeship, or on-the-job training.

To determine which path is best for you, investigate these options. Even though a few of these possibilities have educational prerequisites, many companies are more interested in applicants who are passionate, open to learning, and obedient.

To work on a construction site, you might need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.