Scaffolders

Scaffolders erect and dismantle scaffolding to provide work platforms on building and industrial sites, and for temporary structures such as staging and seating.

What the job involves

• Fits and bolts tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding

• Lifts and positions sections of scaffolding

• Erects guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clamps, laying planks and hanging safety nets

• Dismantles and removes scaffolding from building sites