Scaffolding Supervisor

We're Hiring | Scaffolding Supervisor | Plymouth

We are recruiting for an experienced Scaffolding Supervisor to join our growing team in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to lead scaffolding teams across major marine and defence projects, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.

Key role and responsibilities for Scaffolding Supervisor

• Supervise scaffolding teams, planning and coordinating daily activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with project programmes.
• Allocate labour, plant, materials and equipment to maximise productivity while ensuring scaffolding operations are carried out in accordance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Monitor the quality of scaffold erection, alteration and dismantling activities through regular site inspections, ensuring compliance with client requirements, TG20 guidance, design drawings and company quality standards.
• Lead toolbox talks, daily briefings and safety discussions while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) procedures, RAMS and permit-to-work systems.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, clients and subcontractors to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Mentor, train and support scaffolders, promoting safe working practices, high standards of workmanship and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, daily reports, inspection records and timesheets while monitoring progress and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

Minimum requirements for Scaffolding Supervisor

• Previous experience as a Scaffolding Supervisor or Scaffolding Chargehand within industrial services.
• Strong knowledge of scaffold erection, alteration, dismantling, scaffold inspections and current industry standards, including TG20 and SG4.
• Experience supervising scaffolding teams within the marine, defence, industrial or infrastructure sectors, with a good understanding of HSEQ requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple work activities and complete site reporting using Microsoft Office.
• CISRS Advanced Scaffolder or CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor qualification is essential. SSSTS or SMSTS is desirable.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain BPSS security clearance. As a minimum, this includes providing a criminal record check, right to work documentation, three years' employment history and five years' address history. Candidates must also be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.

About Denholm Industial Services 

Denholm Industrial Services is a leading provider of industrial services, delivering specialist solutions across the marine, defence, infrastructure and energy sectors. We are committed to investing in our people and providing long-term career opportunities within a collaborative and supportive environment.

What we offer for Scaffolding Supervisor

• Long-term marine and defence projects based in Plymouth.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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