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Scaffolder, Stager or Rigger
Tasks
- Forms rope slings, ladders, netting and other rigging and measures, cuts and repairs wire or fibre rope.
- Erects jib, derrick and similar hoisting equipment and installs ropes, pulleys and other lifting tackle.
- Lays and secures wooden planking to form working platforms and fixes guard rails, ladders, cradles and awnings as required.
- Examines scaffold tubing and couplings for defects and selects, fits and bolts scaffold tubes until scaffolding reaches required height.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 10% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£32,163
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for scaffolder, stager or rigger is £32,163
559 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 559. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for scaffolder, stager or rigger roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £32,163 per year. That is about £2,680 per month or £16.49 per hour. New workers generally start on £17,502, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £49,447
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 559 people are employed in the region.