Build your career with us
Laidlaw Scaffolding and our sister business Laidlaw Building & Conservation have built up a reputation as an excellent employer, solidly embedded into the local community and driven by robust family values.
We have a history of developing and upskilling our employees, many of whom stay with us for decades as part of our strong, dedicated team.
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Joining Laidlaw Scaffolding gives you the opportunity to work some of the best in the business on a wide range of projects and with training and development plans to really progress your career.
Current positions available
Joinery foreman
We are recruiting for a Joiner Foreman to be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of joinery and associated construction activities on site, ensuring work is completed safely and to the highest quality. The role leads direct labour and specialist subcontractors, coordinates materials and plant, maintains site standards, and supports the Site Manager through clear communication, accurate progress reporting, and hands-on leadership—particularly where high-quality finish and heritage detail are required.
Builder foreman
We are recruiting for a Builder Foreman to be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of construction activities on site, ensuring work is completed safely and to the highest quality. The role coordinates direct labour and subcontractors, manages materials and plant, maintains site standards, and supports the Site Manager by providing clear communication, accurate reporting, and strong leadership.
Scaffold trainees
We have excellent opportunities available for scaffold trainees to join us on three-year apprenticeships to achieve CISRS blue card, plus access & rigging level 2 NVQ. All training and expenses paid for and there is the option of career progression to gold card advanced scaffolder plus NVQ level 3.
HIAB driver / yard man
We have a vacancy for a HIAB driver / yard man who will be responsible for the safe operation of a HIAB (lorry loader) vehicle and the efficient running of day-to-day yard activities. The role includes loading/unloading and delivering materials, completing lifting operations, maintaining vehicle and equipment checks and supporting yard control.
Scaffold labourer
We have a vacancy for a scaffold labourer to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a keen, dedicated candidate to work with one of the most highly skilled scaffolding teams in the industry across a range of projects.