Desirable skills for a scaffolder include :
- Ability to work confidently at heights
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Good level of physical fitness
- Awareness of health and safety
- Ability to understand technical drawings and plans
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
The responsibilities of a scaffolder include :
Unloading scaffolding equipment on-siteEnsuring a stable base for scaffoldingErecting scaffolding polesFixing scaffolding to buildings or structuresLaying planks for workers to walk onFixing guard rails and safety nettingDismantling scaffolding when a project is completeCreating different kinds of platforms, from simple scaffolding through to complex structures such as suspended scaffolding, cantilever drops and temporary roofsWorking on-site in all weather.Determining job requirements and planning / configuring scaffoldingErection of scaffolding of various types, establishing platforms and safety measuresDismantling and removing on completionUndertaking checking / assessing and when directedHelp to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safetyCarry out planned tasks in accordance with contract / agreed requirementsCarry out tasks within agreed time limits