Scaffolder jobs in Sweden
8 Scaffolder jobs ask for English right now, and the median pay is SEK 41,200 a month.
Scaffolder in Sweden
Scaffolders put up and take down scaffolding on building sites and at industrial plants. Sweden has a shortage of scaffolders, and firms often hire experienced workers from other countries. A scaffolding certificate and training in safe work at height are usually required.
Updated November 2026
Key numbers
- Jobs in English now
- 8
- Current ads on Platsbanken that ask for English.
- Median monthly salary
- SEK 41,200
- Most earn SEK 37,500 to SEK 43,000 (10th to 90th percentile), 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Outlook
- Good chances of a job
- Employers report a shortage of applicants. Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometern 2026-1
Scaffolder salary and what you take homeDo you need a work permit?
Where the jobs are
- Kiruna1
- Luleå1
- Uppsala1
- Stockholm1
- Gällivare1
- Trollhättan1
- Upplands Väsby1
Salary by region
| Region | Median a month |
|---|---|
| Upper Norrland | SEK 41,400 |
Before tax, 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Employers with the most ads
Current ads
Travelling scaffolder, scaffold erection and weather protection Do you enjoy practical work at height, close collaboration with colleagues and the opportunity to work in different…
Posted today · apply by 2 Dec
Travelling scaffolder, scaffolding and weather protection installation Do you enjoy practical work at height, close collaboration with colleagues and the opportunity to work in…
Posted today · apply by 2 Dec
Are you ready for an exciting and active career in the construction industry? We are now looking for enthusiastic scaffolders who want to help create safe and stable working…
Posted 30 Oct · apply by 30 Nov
Scaffolder, Stockholm
Cyntus Ställningar AB · Upplands Väsby
Scaffolders wanted for Cyntus Ställningar AB Would you like to work for a growing company with a strong team spirit, opportunities for development and varied projects? Cyntus…
Posted 26 Oct · apply by 25 Nov
Qualified Scaffolders with Advanced Scaffolding Training
V U S Bemanning AB · Luleå
V U S Bemanning AB is looking for qualified scaffolders with advanced scaffolding training for Luleå/Norrbotten. V U S stands for Valuable, Excellent and Safe work. Would you like…
Posted 25 Oct · apply by 31 Jan 2027
Scaffolder / Scaffold Builder (Full-time)
Svea Ställningsallians AB · Stockholm
Svea Ställningsallians AB is looking for scaffolders for assignments in Stockholm and Mälardalen. We are looking for someone who is used to physical work, enjoys working at height…
Posted 20 Oct · apply by 31 Dec
Scaffolders wanted
Expertställning i Väst AB · Trollhättan
Are you strong, careful and enjoy working outdoors? We are now looking for a committed and motivated scaffolder who wants to become part of our team. With us, you will have varied…
Posted 8 Oct · apply by 1 Dec
Are you an experienced scaffolder looking for new opportunities and keen to develop in a professional working environment? Granite AS is now looking for committed and responsible…
Posted 7 Oct · apply by 6 Nov
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The employers with the most jobs in English right now.
How to work in Sweden
Do I need a work permit to work in Sweden?
Citizens of EU and EEA countries and Switzerland do not: they can move and start work straight away. Everyone else needs a work permit before moving, based on a job offer: the employer starts the application with the Swedish Migration Agency and you complete it.
How much must a job pay for a work permit?
Since 1 June 2026 the salary must be at least 90% of the Swedish median salary at the time you apply: SEK 34,470 a month before tax, based on the median of SEK 38,300 that Statistics Sweden published in June 2026. The figure moves each June, some occupations are exempt down to 75%, and pay, insurance and terms must also match the collective agreement or what is normal in the trade.
Do I need to speak Swedish?
Not for every job. Many international employers, tech companies, universities and research labs work in English, and every ad on this page asks for English, either as a requirement or a merit. Many also ask for Swedish, and each card says which.
What is a personnummer and do I need one?
It is the Swedish personal identity number, used by banks, employers, healthcare and BankID. You get one from the Swedish Tax Agency, Skatteverket, when you register as moving to Sweden for a year or more; shorter stays get a coordination number instead.
How are salaries quoted in Sweden?
Usually as a monthly amount before tax, not a yearly one. Most people pay municipal income tax of roughly 29 to 35%, depending on where they live, and state income tax only on high incomes.
How much holiday do you get in Sweden?
The legal minimum is 25 days of paid holiday a year, and many collective agreements give more. Most people take three or four weeks in a row in the summer.
The rules change from year to year. Check the Swedish Migration Agency before you apply.
Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Platsbanken (open data, CC0), and employers posting on Sweden Herald. Every ad asks for English, as a requirement or a merit, and links to where you apply.