Scaffolder at RusselSmith Group

Description
• Work in team and ensure strict adherence to safety standards.
• Use a variety of hand tools and safety equipment to erect scaffolding, including swivel spanners, spirit-levels, harnesses and hoists.
• Unloading scaffolding equipment at the site setting down base plates on the ground at regular intervals (these stop the upright poles slipping)
• Putting up the scaffolding poles (standards) and fixing the horizontal tubes (ledgers) to them with couples
• Fixing the scaffolding to the building or structure to make it more stable, using short 'tie tubes'
• Laying planks (battens) across the scaffolding for workers to walk on
• Fixing guard rails and safety netting
• Taking down the scaffolding after a job is finished.
• Adhere to target and progress reports.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

Skills Required
• Minimum Part 2 CISRS Basic Scaffolder
• Valid BOSIET or HUET Offshore Certification
• Full UKOOA Medical
• MIST: Minimum Industry Standards Training
• Offshore experience is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Committed to delivering a timely and professional service to clients.
• Knowledge and Adherence to safety rules and regulations
• BOSIET/HUET Certification
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Good housekeeping standards

Educational Qualification
• Possess CITB Advanced Scaffolder or NVQ Level 3 training certification.

Physical demands of the job

• Ability to communicate orally with management, and other co-workers.
• Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations and to receive ordinary information.
• Heavy lifting is expected.