Scaffolders earn some of the highest hourly rates on site. With CISRS Part 2 or Advanced tickets, you can command £21-30/hour — and the work is always there.
Scaffolder Pay Rates 2026
- Labourer/Scaffolder Mate: £15-18/hour
- Part 1 Scaffolder: £18-22/hour
- Part 2 Scaffolder: £21-25/hour
- Advanced Scaffolder: £25-30/hour
- Lead Scaffolder/Foreman: £28-35/hour
CISRS Card Levels
- Red Trainee: for new entrants
- Blue Part 1: basic scaffolding operations
- Gold Part 2: advanced scaffolding
- Black Advanced: supervisory/specialist
Finding Scaffolder Work
Major scaffolding employers include MEARS Group, Form Access, and specialist agencies. Browse SiteJobs for live scaffolder vacancies near you.
Live Jobs — Scaffolder (569 available)
Scaffold Labourer
Waen · Ongoing
£35,360/annum
Part 2 Scaffolder
Waen · Ongoing
£49,920/annum
Scaffolders - Part 1 & Part 2
Newhaven · Temporary
Competitive
Scaffolder
Newmarket · Temporary
£30
Scaffolder
Stoke · Temporary
£39,000
Scaffolder
St Helens, Merseyside ·
£27/hr
Scaffolder
Newmarket · Temporary
£30
Scaffolder
Stoke · Temporary
£39,000