COTS Labourer

Land and Sea Resources Limited; Poole, Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Land and Sea Resources Limited seeks 5 COT Trainee Scaffolders for an initial 5-week placement based in Poole, with further work in Southampton until Christmas. The role offers PAYE temporary contract work starting Monday 9 November 2026 at 07:30, with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour and a site induction.

Responsibilities include assisting established scaffolders, handling equipment, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment on site in Poole and Southampton.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop as a COT Trainee Scaffolder.
• Reliable with good attendance.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Previous construction/industrial/scaffolding experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting experienced scaffolders with day-to-day scaffolding activities.
• Supporting the erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding under appropriate supervision.
• Handling and moving scaffolding equipment and materials.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.
• Working effectively as part of a team and following instructions from supervisors.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Job description

COT TRAINEE SCAFFOLDER - Multiple Positions

Job Title: COT Trainee Scaffolder

Location: Poole / Southampton

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Employment Type: PAYE - Temporary Contract

Duration: 5 weeks in Poole, with further work in Southampton until Christmas

Start Date: Monday 9th November 2026

Start Time: 7:30am

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for 5 COT Trainee Scaffolders to join an industrial project, initially based in Poole for approximately 5 weeks, with further work available in Southampton until Christmas.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their skills and gain valuable experience as a COT Trainee Scaffolder, working alongside an established site team.

The successful COT Trainee Scaffolder candidates will assist with scaffolding activities, supporting experienced scaffolders and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting experienced scaffolders with day-to-day scaffolding activities.
• Supporting the erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding under appropriate supervision.
• Handling and moving scaffolding equipment and materials.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.
• Working effectively as part of a team and following instructions from supervisors.

Requirements

• A willingness to learn and develop as a COT Trainee Scaffolder.
• A reliable approach to work and good attendance.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Previous construction, industrial or scaffolding experience would be beneficial.
• Must be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test as part of the site induction process.

Contract Information

• 5 COT Trainee Scaffolder positions available.
• Initial 5-week placement in Poole.
• Further work available in Southampton until Christmas.
• £13.50 per hour.
• PAYE employment.
• Site induction required before starting.
• Drugs & Alcohol testing at induction, with further random testing carried out by Denholm Industrial Services and the client.