Scaffolder

1. Desirable skills for a scaffolder include: * Ability to work confidently at heights * Excellent hand-eye coordination * Good level of physical fitness * Awareness of health and safety * Ability to understand technical drawings and plans * Good written and verbal communication skills. 2. The responsibilities of a scaffolder include: * Unloading scaffolding equipment on-site * Ensuring a stable base for scaffolding * Erecting scaffolding poles * Fixing scaffolding to buildings or structures * Laying planks for workers to walk on * Fixing guard rails and safety netting * Dismantling scaffolding when a project is complete * Creating different kinds of platforms, from simple scaffolding through to complex structures such as suspended scaffolding, cantilever drops and temporary roofs * Working on-site in all weather.