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Apprentice Scaffolder

Connect Scaffolding Limited · Bishop's Stortford · posted 21 July 2026

Wage
£26,000 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Scaffolder (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
4

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  • 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

Your training

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. 

Where it leads

You will become a qualified Scaffolder, which could take you down many different career paths, including into Commercial, Design etc. 

About Connect Scaffolding Limited

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.

Things to consider

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.

Skills they're looking for

Team workingPhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Hadham Park, Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1JH

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