Scaffolder

About Skill Scaffolding Ltd

Skill Scaffolding Ltd, established in 1992 and based in Southampton, is a privately owned scaffolding company. Beginning with a single team, it now operates more than 20 teams daily, delivering dependable scaffold erection services. The company is managed by four Directors who advanced through the ranks, fostering a culture of internal growth and promotion. Supervisors and a Quality Control Manager support daily operational oversight and quality maintenance. The company upholds the "Skill Promise," prioritizing strict compliance with health and safety laws to safeguard employees, the public, and the environment.

Job Role and Responsibilities

Scaffolders at Skill Scaffolding are tasked with assembling, adjusting, and dismantling scaffolding structures on construction and maintenance sites while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Their daily activities involve loading and unloading scaffold materials, assembling scaffold parts, securing frameworks, and carrying out visual inspections to confirm stability and adherence to guidelines. This role requires working at heights, following site-specific instructions, and close collaboration with supervisors, fellow scaffolders, and other site contractors to achieve project schedules. Maintaining tidy and safe work environments, correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and completing necessary site documentation are also key responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to erect, modify, and dismantle scaffolding safely, including experience with working at heights and handling scaffold elements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations and the correct application of PPE on construction sites.
• Capability to interpret basic scaffold drawings or instructions, alongside strong spatial awareness and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to effectively follow supervisory guidance and coordinate with other tradespersons on site.
• Physical fitness and manual handling competence, with readiness to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISRS cards or equivalent scaffolding qualifications, plus prior experience as a scaffolder or construction laborer, are highly advantageous.
• Dependability, punctuality, and dedication to maintaining quality and safety standards at all times.