Scaffolders

Base Industries; City of Latrobe; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-hour shifts

Uniforms and PPE provided

Training and development opportunities

Competitive rates

Ongoing work across Australia

Job summary

Base Industries in Australia is seeking a skilled scaffolder to erect, modify and dismantle scaffold systems, reporting to a leading hand and site supervisor during power station outage projects. You will work with teams to meet outage timelines while upholding safety protocols and site rules.

You will interpret plans and instructions, comply with project specifications and strive for high quality and productivity while wearing PPE and following safety initiatives and training.

Qualifications

• High Risk Work Licence (Scaffolder Intermediate or Advanced)
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Current Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Ability to pass a full medical and police clearance
• Flexible and adaptable to outage schedules
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Safely erecting, modifying and dismantling scaffolding structures
• Collaborating with team members to meet outage and project timelines
• Adhering to all site and company safety regulations and protocols
• Interpreting plans, drawings and written instructions and complying with project specifications
• Meeting both quality and productivity targets
• Providing direction to team members as required
• Complying with company and site PPE requirements at all times
• Preparing and complying with JHAs, SWMS and permit requirements
• Maintaining a professional code of conduct in all dealings with clients and other contractors
• Participating in daily pre-starts, weekly toolbox meetings and other health and safety initiatives and training

Skills

Scaffolding

Safety leadership

Job description

You’ll be responsible for erecting, modifying and dismantling scaffolding systems in compliance with safety regulations, site requirements and project specifications. You'll work as part of a team, reporting directly to your leading hand and site supervisor. Power station outage work brings unique challenges, so adaptability and a strong safety-first mindset are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Safely erecting, modifying and dismantling scaffolding structures
• Collaborating with team members to meet outage and project timelines
• Adhering to all site and company safety regulations and protocols
• Interpreting plans, drawings and written instructions and complying with project specifications
• Meeting both quality and productivity targets
• Providing direction to team members as required
• Complying with company and site PPE requirements at all times
• Preparing and complying with JHAs, SWMS and permit requirements
• Maintaining a professional code of conduct in all dealings with clients and other contractors
• Participating in daily pre-starts, weekly toolbox meetings and other health and safety initiatives and training

About you

• High Risk Work Licence (Scaffolder Intermediate or Advanced)
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Current Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets
• Asbestos Awareness and EWP tickets an advantage
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Ability to pass a full medical and police clearance
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and outage schedules
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability and teamwork

About us

For over four decades, Base has been a cornerstone of the construction, industrial and mining industries, renowned for our expertise in scaffolding and access solutions. Established in 1978, our family owned and operated business consistently delivers high-quality services that meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring each project is completed with precision and dedication. We value our people, community and clients. Base is a people-first company, and our operations reflect this. We work together to get the job done with integrity and excellence, using innovative solutions and first-class safety protocols to make your job easier and ensure everyone goes home safely, every day.

• Highly competitive rates
• 10-hour shifts
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Supportive team culture with clear safety protocols
• Training and development opportunities
• Ongoing work opportunities across Australia for team players with a good work ethic and positive attitude