Apprentice Scaffolder

Taylor Wimpey; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is offering a Scaffolding Apprenticeship that combines practical site training with college education. Over three years, you'll gain hands-on experience in scaffolding while achieving necessary qualifications and benefits like health cover and pension contributions.

Benefits

House purchase discount scheme

Pension with company contributions

Health cover

Paid wet days

Flexible benefits like additional holiday days

Retail discounts

Free Bupa health assessments

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an organized and accurate manner.
• Awareness of safety issues, especially when working at heights and handling loads.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with other tradespeople.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in scaffolding activities at the site.
• Fix scaffolding to buildings for stability.
• Install guard rails and safety netting.
• Dismantle scaffolding after completing a job.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Awareness of safety issues

Job description

As a Scaffolding Apprentice, you will be based at one of our housing developments, receiving site-based training combined with construction college education. The apprenticeship lasts for 3 years, during which you will study for qualifications while working.

What you will do:

• Gain experience in scaffolding activities at the site.
• Fix scaffolding to buildings or structures to ensure stability, including tying tubes.
• Install guard rails and safety netting.
• Dismantle scaffolding after completing a job.
• Work as part of a scaffold team.
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Obtain and train to acquire CISRS Part 2C Basic Scaffolding and the corresponding CISRS card.
• Maintain records of handover certificates.
• Achieve a Health and Safety qualification.

What you will have:

• The ability to work in an organized and accurate manner.
• An awareness of safety issues, especially when working at heights and handling loads.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and with other tradespeople.

We foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity, creating a better workplace and stronger outcomes. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and with respect, regardless of background, disability, or other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.

What we will offer you:

Our employees are valued and rewarded with benefits such as access to the Taylor Wimpey House purchase discount scheme, pension (including company contributions), health cover, paid wet days, share save schemes, and flexible benefits like additional holiday days, retail discounts, and free Bupa health assessments. We also provide industry-leading subsidized professional training and development opportunities to help you excel and achieve your career goals.

We are proud to be recognized as a top company to work for on Glassdoor, thanks to our employees. If you're looking to join a thriving company during an exciting period, we would love to hear from you.