Scaffold Inspector

Oak Scaffolding Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Scaffolding Ltd in Brighton is seeking a Scaffolding Inspector to join our growing team. The role involves inspecting scaffolding on site, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supervising erection and daily condition checks across projects in the South East.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience as a scaffolding inspector, strong attention to detail, and the ability to assess materials and provide technical advice on scaffold design and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a scaffolding inspector.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all scaffolding on construction projects conforms to prevailing standards and regulations.
• Monitor design and certification of scaffolding structures on site.
• Inspect scaffolds to ensure safety and compliance with standards and company procedures.
• Assess condition of scaffolding materials and reject damaged or substandard items.
• Maintain records of scaffold conditions and proper disposal of damaged materials.
• Provide technical advice on scaffolding works and high-skill tasks.
• Ensure scaffold materials are properly marked and used safely.
• Calculate counterweights for heavy-duty suspended scaffolding.
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules and regulations.
• Design and plan scaffolds considering weight, type, fall protection and supports.
• Supervise scaffold erection and conduct final inspections before use.
• Conduct daily scaffold inspections and document conditions.

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Scaffolding Inspector to join our growing team.

Based in Brighton and working throughout sites across the South East, this is a full time role offering a competitive salary to the right candidate.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all scaffolding on construction projects conforms to prevailing standards, procedures, and laws.
• Monitor the design and certification of all scaffolding structures on site, adhering to relevant specifications and standards.
• Inspect all scaffolds erected within project construction sites to ensure they are safe for use and compliant with relevant industrial standards and company permit work procedures.
• Assess the condition of scaffolding materials, rejecting damaged, defective, and substandard materials.
• Ensure contractors maintain records of scaffolding conditions and dispose of damaged or defective materials correctly.
• Provide advice on the suitability of specialised scaffolds supplied by contracting companies to meet the health and safety requirements of the company, particularly during plant upset conditions.
• Offer technical advice on scaffolding works and participate in tasks requiring higher-level skills.
• Ensure scaffold materials are properly marked, kept in good condition, and used safely.
• Calculate counterweights for heavy-duty suspended scaffolding.
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules and regulations
• Design and plan scaffolds, considering weight limitations, scaffold type, fall protection, tie-offs, supports, etc.
• Supervise scaffold erection.
• Conduct final inspections of scaffolds before initial use.
• Conduct daily inspections and document scaffold conditions for safe occupation.
• Inspect scaffolds after changes or alterations.
• Oversee and inspect mobile scaffolds.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a scaffolding inspector.

Location

Brighton and surrounding areas

Start Date

ASAP