Scaffolder

Established in 1954, McElligotts is one of Australia's largest privately owned Protective Coatings companies. With depots in Mackay, Gladstone, Geelong, Melbourne, Sydney and Launceston. McElligotts have the ability to meet their client's wants and needs with a wide range of services across Australia. We are a fully accredited ISO Company, have PCCP level 5 and are acknowledged as leaders in the protective coatings industry with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and Production.
McElligotts is in need of experienced SCAFFOLDERS to work on projects in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria.
The role includes but is not limited to:

• Erecting lifting tackles by attaching pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, and installing cables and attaching counterweights
• Attaching slinging gear to hoisting equipment and objects to be moved using clamps, hooks, bolts and knots
• Fitting and bolting tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
• Lifting and positioning sections of scaffolding
• Measuring, cutting, bending and fitting welded wire mesh into concrete areas to be mesh-reinforced
• Fixing mesh and reinforcing steel into position in formwork for concrete pours
• Setting up winches and rigging equipment to raise and position girders, plates, columns and other steel units
• Erecting guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clears, laying planks and hanging safety nets

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Minimum 3 years working experience
• High Risk Basic Scaffold Licence (SB)
• Working at Heights (within 2 years)
• Confined Space (within 2 years)
• Construction Card

Desirable traits and will highly be regarded:

• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable
• Must have great work ethics

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!