Advanced Scaffolder - Bridgwater

Key Accountabilities:

• Always Work safely, protecting yourself, co-workers, the public, and future users of the scaffold structure in line with relevant industry standards, site procedures, and legal requirements.
• Select and use scaffold tubes, boards, and fittings that are in good condition and suitable for the task.
• Assemble and install prefabricated beams and components as part of scaffold structures.
• Position and erect hoists and hoist towers correctly and safely.
• Install and support protective fans and similar safety features as required.
• Erect scaffolds in public or high-traffic areas in accordance with site rules and local regulations.
• Install structural supports such as spurs and rakers at the correct angles, and fit associated components in the correct positions.
• Erect cantilever and truss-out scaffolds, applying appropriate counterbalance and safety measures to prevent instability or overturning.
• Install anchor ties and specialist fixings in accordance with manufacturer guidance and project requirements, including testing and reporting where required.
• Select and install the correct type and number of ties to ensure scaffold stability, whether sheeted or unsheeted.
• Calculate and prepare the materials required to safely erect and dismantle various scaffold types, including Scaffolds with prefabricated beams, Hoist towers, Cantilever scaffolds, Truss-out scaffolds, Protective fans, Pavement gantries, Roof stack scaffolds & Roof saddle scaffolds
• Read and interpret basic scaffold drawings and plans.
• Work in accordance with risk assessments, method statements, and site safety documentation.
• Dismantle scaffolds safely and in the correct sequence as part of a team.
• Organize personnel and materials when leading a small team carrying out scaffolding operations.
• Follow all project standards, safety rules, and site procedures.
• Comply with company policies regarding timekeeping, breaks, and attendance.

Key Requirements:

• Must hold a current CISRS Advanced Scaffolders card.
• Relevant site safety certification or training.
• At least 1 year of experience working as a scaffolder in a construction or industrial environment preferred.
• They must have received SG4 (Latest edition) training and work in compliance with the guidance.
• The lead hand of a scaffold gang using systems scaffolding must have successfully completed the relevant CISRS Systems product training.
• Advanced Scaffolders can work on any Tube and Fitting steel scaffolding structure provided they have suitable experience.
• Strong safety awareness
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and professional work ethic
• Customer and site-user awareness