Advanced Scaffolder

Navantiauk; Appledore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

31 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Westfield cash care plan (optional)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Navantiauk in the United Kingdom seeks experienced scaffolding professionals to erect, modify and dismantle complex scaffolding per drawings and TG20/SG4 guidelines. You will read technical plans, plan scaffold requirements, and certify handovers while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

The role requires CISRS qualifications and extensive industrial experience, with emphasis on safe practices, permit-to-work systems, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams on naval-related

Qualifications

• CISRS Advanced Scaffolder qualification is required.
• Valid CISRS Scaffolder Card is required.
• Significant experience in industrial/marine/shipbuilding/construction/heavy engineering environments.
• Extensive TG20, SG4 knowledge and Work at Height Regulations.
• Ability to read scaffold design drawings and technical plans.
• Experience inspecting, modifying, and certifying scaffolding structures.
• Strong understanding of scaffolding materials, loadings and structural principles.
• Ability to complete scaffold handover certificates and inspection records.
• Experience leading or supervising scaffolding teams.
• Good knowledge of site safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Erect, modify and dismantle complex scaffolding structures per drawings and TG20/SG4 guidance.
• Construct various scaffold types including independent, birdcage, cantilever and suspended systems.
• Read and interpret scaffold design drawings and technical docs.
• Assess work areas to determine suitable scaffold solutions.
• Ensure scaffold components are inspected and fit for use.
• Carry out scaffold inspections before handover and after modifications or adverse weather.
• Complete handover certificates and inspection reports accurately.
• Assist in planning scaffold requirements for projects and maintenance.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work requirements.
• Coordinate scaffold material requirements and ensure efficient use of equipment.
• Promote safety leadership and ensure compliance with Work at Height Regulations and PPE usage.
• Participate in safety observations, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Support ISO45001 and ISO14001 environmental management requirements.
• Ensure scaffolding works meet approved designs and quality standards.
• Maintain inspection records and handover documentation.
• Report quality concerns and participate in corrective actions.

Skills

CISRS Advanced Scaffolder

CISRS Scaffolder Card

Industrial scaffolding

TG20 & SG4 knowledge

Read scaffold drawings

Inspection & certification

Structural principles

Handover certificates

Team supervision

Site safety & permit-to-work

Job description

Scaffolding Operations

Erect, modify and dismantle complex scaffolding structures in accordance with design drawings, TG20 guidance, SG4 requirements, and company procedures.

Construct independent scaffolds, birdcage scaffolds, cantilever scaffolds, suspended scaffolds, temporary roof systems, staircase towers, loading bays, and specialist access structures.

Read and interpret scaffold design drawings, engineering specifications, and technical documentation.

Assess work areas and determine suitable scaffold solutions for operational requirements.

Ensure all scaffolding components are inspected prior to use and are fit for purpose.

Carry out scaffold inspections before handover, following modifications, after adverse weather conditions, and at prescribed intervals.

Complete scaffold handover certificates, inspection reports, and associated records accurately.

Planning and Coordination

Assist in planning scaffold requirements for projects and maintenance activities.

Review risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work requirements.

Coordinate scaffold material requirements and ensure efficient utilisation of equipment.

Health, Safety & Environment

Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a positive safety culture.

Ensure all scaffolding activities comply with the Work at Height Regulations, company policies, and site procedures.

Ensure correct use of fall protection equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Participate in safety observations, audits, inspections, and incident investigations as required.

Support compliance with ISO45001, ISO14001, and all environmental management requirements.

Quality

Ensure scaffolding works are completed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.

Maintain accurate inspection records, handover documentation, and work completion reports.

Report quality concerns and contribute to corrective and preventive actions when required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• CISRS Advanced Scaffolder qualification.
• Valid CISRS Scaffolder Card.
• Significant experience within industrial, marine, shipbuilding, construction, or heavy engineering environments.
• Extensive knowledge of TG20, SG4, and Work at Height Regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret scaffold design drawings and technical plans.
• Experience inspecting, modifying, and certifying scaffolding structures.
• Strong understanding of scaffolding materials, loadings, and structural principles.
• Ability to complete scaffold handover certificates and inspection records.
• Experience leading or supervising scaffolding teams.
• Good knowledge of site safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• 31 days holiday
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Westfield cash care plan (optional)
• Cycle to work scheme

Why Join Us

The chance to work on complex, cutting-edge naval projects

Competitive salary

Company pension

Learning & development opportunities to keep building your career.

A collaborative and supportive working environment.

Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance