Apprentice Scaffolder

• Manual handling
• Working in a team to help erect and dismantle scaffolding
• Adhere to health & safety guidelines on-site
• Learn on the job and become qualified

Training takes place at the National Construction College, either at Bircham Newton or Erith. 

You will go to college on block release, which will be for 2 weeks every 3-4 months. You will stay Monday - Friday both weeks and will have accommodation provided whilst at college, as well as all food paid for, and travel contributed to, dependant on your location. 

You will become a qualified scaffolder, which could take you down many different career paths, including into commercial, design etc. 

It’s important to remember before applying for this role that being a scaffolder is a physically demanding job which has to be done in all weather conditions, so we’re looking for people who enjoy working hard, work well in a team and have a positive and respectful attitude come rain or shine!

Having prior construction experience, whether it is labouring or working with a different trade, would be preferential. 

Please note, you will need to be 18 years old to apply (due to insurance purposes).

Also, due to our location it is essential that you drive.

• Excellent rates of pay with regular overtime opportunities
• Long run of continuous work
• Variety of work ranging from commercial to events
• Supported training
• Company workwear provided
• Support with travel costs

Connect Scaffolding is an award winning access and scaffolding contractor operating across London and the South East. We are proud to work with many of the UK's leading businesses and have experienced specialist teams operating across a wide range of industries including Construction, Aviation, Asbestos removal, Refurbishment, Restoration of Historic buildings, Manufacturing and Industrial. We have been ranked in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the country for 2026.