Hello Scott.
Scaffolding can be physically draining, depending on who you work with and what firm you work for. (
mentally draining if you work with a complete dim-low, lol.)
Some Scaffolders wanna be heroes to look good/act macho and some firms want you to break your back everyday - so they can earn more profit.
If your not particularly fit or strong, its not the end of the world, as you will adapt in time, but being fit and healthy would be an advantage.
21 aint a bad age to start, as you'll be old enough to know what things are what, but you'll be young enough to not be too set in your ways.
- How tall are you? - Height helps.
- Are you left handed? - Left handed Scaffolders tend to be better, then right handed ones.
- Are you thick skinned? - You'll be amazed how much bitching goes on in Scaffolding.
Id recommend doing some research online into Scaffolding, before making a decision.
Then phoning about some Scaffolding firms asking if they are looking for Scaffold Labourers.
Like i said to another guy before, dont let a boss mug you off with your day rate.
Depending where you live, London labourers should be on about £60-£80 a day and presumably less for other areas, if cost of living is less and such.
Actually, here is the link to what i said to another guy, who asked the same thing:
Looking to get into scaff - post #5.
Good luck mate.
Jay.
