Role Summary :
Looking for Scaffold Spannerhands (Ticketed or Non‑Ticketed) to support current scaffolding team to assist with the safe erection, modification, and dismantling of scaffold structures.
The role is hands‑on, physically demanding, and suited to workers with strong labouring experience, good tool handling skills, and the ability to follow instructions from ticketed scaffolders and site supervisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with erecting and dismantling scaffolding under supervision, including tube & clip, ringlock, and mobile scaffolds.
- Handle, carry, and stage scaffold components such as standards, ledgers, braces, planks, base plates, and fittings.
- Use hand tools confidently, including spanners, levels, hammers, and impact tools.
- Load and unload trucks, organise gear on site, and maintain tidy material laydown areas.
- Follow instructions from ticketed scaffolders, ensuring all work meets site safety and quality requirements.
- Install basic bracing, ties, and platforms as directed.
- Support scaffold modifications, lifts, and additions during active projects.
- Perform general labouring duties such as site clean‑up, debris removal, and assisting other trades when required.
- Maintain safe work practices, including correct PPE use, hazard identification, and reporting unsafe conditions.
- Previous scaffolding labouring or construction labouring experience.
- Confident using spanners, hand tools, and basic power tools.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy materials repeatedly throughout the day.
- Good understanding of site safety, including working around heights, plant, and moving loads.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Experience assisting scaffolders on commercial, civil, or residential projects.
- Working at Heights or Site Safe card (can be obtained on the job).
- Full or restricted driver licence.
- Forklift, HIAB, or Class 2 licence is an advantage.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
- Capable of repetitive lifting (20–30kg components).
- Able to climb, balance, and work around elevated structures under supervision.
- Commercial construction sites
- Civil infrastructure projects
- Industrial shutdowns
- Residential builds and renovations
- Events and temporary structures
