ROLE GUIDE · 35 KEY POINTS
COTS Labourer
Load, unload, sort and move scaffolding materials; support scaffolders and maintain tidy work areas.
This guide outlines typical work and the information to include in your application. The team will discuss availability and the requirements of any specific vacancy.
The role
Prepare materials requested by the scaffold team.- Help organise tubes, fittings and boards in the work area.
- Move materials using the agreed handling arrangements.
- Keep access routes clear of unnecessary materials.
- Identify damaged items and set them aside as instructed.
- Check quantities against the materials requested.
- Assist with loading and unloading within your assigned duties.
- Support scaffolders without carrying out work beyond your competence.
- Maintain tidy storage areas on site.
- Communicate when additional materials are required.
- Follow instructions from the designated supervisor.
- Work carefully around other trades and moving vehicles.
- Help return materials after scaffold dismantling.
- Sort components so they are ready for inspection or reuse.
- Keep tools and ancillary equipment organised.
- Report obstacles or unsafe conditions before continuing.
- Support the team with preparation for the next operation.
- Maintain awareness of the agreed site boundaries.
- Assist with clearing the work area at the end of the day.
- Provide reliable practical support throughout the project.
Working approach
- Follow the procedures relevant to your assigned duties and working environment.
- Work within your competence and ask for guidance when a task is outside it.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors and relevant site contacts.
- Keep the records and documentation appropriate to your role accurate and organised.
- Plan your work carefully and keep the team informed when priorities change.
- Raise defects, hazards and unclear instructions promptly through the agreed process.
- Treat customers, colleagues and other trades professionally and respectfully.
- Take part in the briefings and coordination needed for your assigned work.
- Keep relevant role-specific training and qualification details up to date.
- Be dependable, attentive to detail and willing to learn from feedback.
Your application
- Describe your experience that is most relevant to this role.
- Provide accurate details of your qualifications, cards and any expiry dates.
- Explain your preferred branch, work location and availability.
- Include references you have permission to share and a current CV.
- Role availability, employment terms and any required checks will be discussed by the team; this guide is not a confirmed job offer.