Leading Hand Scaffolder

Immediate Start | Auckland

AA scaffolding is looking for an experienced Leading Hand / Senior

Scaffolder to join our growing team based in silverdale.

AA scaffolding has built a strong reputation delivering high-quality

scaffolding across residential, commercial, throughout Auckland. As

we continue to expand, we’re looking for a capable leader who takes

pride in their work, leads by example, and puts safety first.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced scaffolder

who is confident running crews, coordinating jobs onsite, and

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maintaining high safety and quality standards. You’ll work closely with

our Management team while leading scaffolders onsite and ensuring

projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within scaffolding

Scaffolding Certificate

Full, clean Driver’s Licence

Strong knowledge of scaffold systems, designs, and compliance

requirements

Ability to read and follow scaffold plans and drawings

Excellent communication and leadership skills

High attention to detail and a strong safety mindset

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing

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Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and mentor scaffold crews onsite

Liaise with the Contracts Managers and Operations Manager

Erect, alter, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding to NZ standards and

Company Standards

Complete scaffold inspections, tag systems, fastfields, and

handovers

Coordinate loading and unloading of scaffold materials

Attend and lead pre-starts and health & safety meetings

Maintain strong client relationships onsite

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience

Guaranteed 40+ hours per week

Long-term, secure employment with a respected company

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A wide variety of interesting projects across Auckland

Supportive, professional, and team-focused work environment

We invest in our people – if you invest in us, we’ll invest in you

 

If you’re an experienced scaffolder ready to step into (or continue in) a

leadership role with a company that values Skill, Safety, and Service,

we want to hear from you.