Scaffolders, stagers and riggers

£31,807

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

49 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

5.71%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Scaffolders, stagers and riggers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8141

Job holders in this unit group erect and dismantle scaffolding and working platforms, set up lifting equipment and ships’ rigging, maintain and repair steeples, industrial chimneys and other tall structures and install, maintain and repair ropes, wires and cables.

Common tasks include:

examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements;
examines scaffold tubing and couplings for defects and selects, fits and bolts scaffold tubes until scaffolding reaches required height;
lays and secures wooden planking to form working platforms and fixes guard rails, ladders, cradles and awnings as required;
erects jib, derrick and similar hoisting equipment and installs ropes, pulleys and other lifting tackle;
forms rope slings, ladders, netting and other rigging and measures, cuts and repairs wire or fibre rope.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is initially received on-the-job. Skilled workers must obtain Construction Skills recognised scaffolders record scheme cards through the completion of approved courses and further work experience. NVQs/SVQs in Scaffolding are available at Levels 2 and 3.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Top 12 industries: Scaffolders, stagers and riggers

Alternative & related job titles: Scaffolders, stagers and riggers

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