SCAFFOLDER

Star Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced scaffolder to erect, modify and dismantle scaffolding on site, ensuring safety and compliance with drawings.

You will inspect components, install boards and access systems, and coordinate with other site teams while maintaining housekeeping and reporting any defects promptly.

Qualifications

• Evidence of scaffolding experience on construction or industrial sites.
• Knowledge of erection and dismantling techniques.
• Ability to read basic scaffolding drawings and instructions.
• UAE/GCC site experience preferred.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Erect, modify, and dismantle scaffolding per drawings and site requirements.
• Inspect components before use to ensure safety.
• Install boards, platforms, guardrails, ladders, and access systems.
• Ensure scaffolding is secured, level, and stable.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE at height.
• Assist supervisors during scaffold inspections and modifications.
• Coordinate with construction, maintenance, and other site teams.
• Maintain housekeeping around scaffolding work areas.
• Report damaged or defective scaffolding materials immediately.
• Follow all company HSE policies and site safety regulations.

Skills

Scaffolding erection and dismantling

Working at height

Scaffold inspection and safety

Teamwork and coordination

HSE awareness

Manual handling

Ability to work under site conditions

Good communication skills

Education

Scaffolding certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Erect, modify, and dismantle scaffolding structures as per approved drawings and site requirements.
• Inspect scaffolding components before use and ensure they are safe and fit for purpose.
• Install scaffold boards, platforms, guardrails, toe boards, ladders, braces, and access systems correctly.
• Ensure scaffolding is properly secured, levelled, and stable.
• Follow approved scaffolding procedures, method statements, and safety requirements.
• Work safely at height and use required PPE and fall-protection equipment.
• Assist supervisors during scaffold inspections and modifications.
• Maintain proper housekeeping around scaffolding work areas.
• Report damaged or defective scaffolding materials immediately.
• Coordinate with construction, maintenance, and other site teams to meet work requirements.
• Follow all company HSE policies and site safety regulations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Scaffolder in construction, industrial, oil & gas, or maintenance projects.
• Good knowledge of scaffolding erection and dismantling techniques.
• Ability to understand basic scaffolding drawings and instructions.
• Knowledge of safe working-at-height practices.
• Physically fit and capable of working at height and in outdoor/site conditions.
• Relevant scaffolding certification or competency card is preferred.
• UAE/GCC experience is an advantage.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Key Skills

• Scaffolding erection and dismantling
• Working at height
• Scaffold inspection and safety
• Teamwork and coordination
• HSE awareness
• Manual handling
• Ability to work under site conditions
• Good communication skills

Safety Requirements

The candidate must strictly comply with site HSE procedures, PPE requirements, working-at-height regulations, and scaffolding safety standards at all times.