Scaffolders, stagers and riggers

This skilled trade role assembles, disassembles, and maintains temporary structures or lifting systems for construction, events, or industrial purposes. They are crucial for providing safe access, support, and material handling solutions at various sites.

Key responsibilities for Scaffolders involve erecting and dismantling temporary working platforms and access towers. For Stagers, responsibilities include building temporary structures for events, such as stages and lighting rigs. For Riggers, it means installing and operating lifting and moving equipment (e.g., hoists, cranes) to precisely position heavy loads. A core function for all is interpreting designs, ensuring structural integrity, and strictly adhering to stringent safety regulations and industry standards for working at heights and with heavy loads.

They also collaborate closely with construction managers, event producers, other tradespeople, and safety officers to ensure safe and efficient operations. Ultimately, they are accountable for the safety, stability, and functionality of temporary structures and rigging systems, directly contributing to site safety and project execution.