Scaffolder / Yard Hand
Location: Henderson WA
Whats on Offer:
- Based at our Henderson Headquarters SOR location Free parking
- Nineday fortnight with an RDO every second Friday
- ASXlisted company Global shipbuilder
- Salary sacrificing novated leasing retailer discounts EAP insurance discounts
The Opportunity
Austal is seeking a multiskilled Scaffolder/Yard Hand to join our Site Services Department in Henderson on a permanent fulltime basis. In this role you will be responsible for delivering your work on time in full and to standard. You will also be accountable for your safety and the safety of others maintaining a clean tidy and productive work environment and actively contributing to continuous improvement in all aspects of your work.
As part of a scaffolding team your primary responsibilities include erecting repairing inspecting and dismantling scaffolding in compliance with relevant standards to ensure it is fit for its intended purpose.
Whats Involved:
- Facility maintenance activities and yard work
- Painting activities including line marking and walkways
- Removal and emptying of construction waste bins from vessels
- General facility/yard cleaning and garden maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Assisting trades when required
- Erecting scaffolding of various types
- Determining job requirements and planning/configuring scaffolding
- Fixing guard rails
- Dismantling scaffolding after job completion
- Loading and unloading materials/equipment
- Maintaining good housekeeping by removing potential obstructions and returning unused equipment to designated storage areas
- Conducting regular scaffolding inspections
- Carrying out periodic inspections of lifting equipment
Youll Need:
- Experience working in a similar labouring role
- Construction White Card
- Knowledge of the safe use of hand and power tools
- Valid Certificate in Scaffolding (Intermediate or Advanced)
- Overhead Crane Operator certification
- Minimum 1 years experience as a skilled Scaffolder preferably in shipbuilding
- Licensed forklift operator
Why Austal
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation
Our Core Values:
At Austal our global team is guided by a universal set of values that reflect our core focus:
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Integrity
- Teamwork
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientations and those with disabilities.