Forster, New South Wales 2428, Australia • A$47 - A$48

Casual Temporary Mid-level Senior

Description

Leading Hand Scaffolder – Forster, NSW

Thomas Scaffolding is looking for an experienced Leading Hand Scaffolder to join our Forster team. We're looking for a leader who takes ownership on site, keeps their crew moving safely, andsets the standard every day.

About Us

Thomas Scaffolding has been servicing the Mid North Coast and surrounds for over 20 years acrosscommercial, industrial, civil, and residential projects. Our goal is simple - to be the most dependable trade company in Australia and build lasting careers for our people.

What's on Offer

- Competitive casual rate - $47.67/hr
- Path to full-time
- Structured onboarding and ongoing training
- Regular 1:1s and company-wide communication
- Mental health awareness embedded in our culture
- Solid team culture with recognition, events, and acollaborative way of working
- Exposure to diverse commercial projects across threebranch locations

We also offer attractive travel incentives to complete work between our Coffs Harbour, Tamworth and Forster branches. This may include up to 4 nights away from your usual base location, between Monday - Friday.





The Role

Reporting to the Area Supervisor, you'll lead site crews on site while staying hands-on with scaffolderection, modification, and dismantling.

Key responsibilities:

- Supervise scaffolders and labourers - allocate tasksand keep work moving safely and efficiently
- Run pre-starts, enforce PPE and SWMS, and reporthazards promptly
- Coordinate with supervisors and yard teams to keepmaterials and resources on track
- Inspect scaffolds, manage tagging and documentation,and ensure handover compliance
- Maintain accurate site paperwork
- Coach and develop your crew - help build the nextgeneration of site leaders
- Lead by example - model a safe, productive, andrespectful team culture

What We're Looking For

- Advanced Scaffolding Licence (High Risk Work Licence)
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Current White Card
- 3–5 years' scaffolding experience, with Leading Hand orsupervisory background
- Able to read scaffold drawings and interpret projectscopes
- Calm under pressure, reliable, and accountable for your team's performance and safety

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