Define safe assembly and striking of concrete formwork, with controlled temporary-works information, inspection releases and strict support-removal boundaries.
This contract includes Assemble formwork and supporting components to approved temporary-works information. Check materials, components, dimensions and stability during erection. Coordinate lifting, access and work-at-height controls for the task. Preview before payment PDF and editable DOCX files after checkoutBuilt for UK employers
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When to use this contract
Produce accurate and stable formwork, coordinate controlled pre-pour inspection and handover, and maintain safe striking and material recovery.
Workplace context: Construction sites, project offices, client sites and approved work locations.
What makes this role different
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering temporary-works boundaries. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering work at height and lifting. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering pre-pour checks. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering strike authority and reuse. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering site rules.
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Recheck the role or obtain appropriate advice if the work would exceed these maintained authority boundaries: The formworker may assemble to approved information. Design change, support removal, pour release and early striking require the responsible temporary-works or site authority. Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
What to prepare before you issue it
the formwork systems and project types covered
the sites, mobility and normal working pattern
the temporary-works, lifting and access competence required
the tools, PPE and proprietary components provided
the pre-pour, concrete-strength and striking evidence used
the authorities for design change, pour release and support removal
Day-to-day operating brief
What Formworker work looks like in practice
A formworker builds and strikes moulds and temporary support for concrete work. The contract should reflect drawings, release inspections, working at height, lifting and the serious consequences of altering or striking formwork without authority.
Responsibilities reflected in the contract
Assemble formwork and supporting components to approved temporary-works information.
Check materials, components, dimensions and stability during erection.
Coordinate lifting, access and work-at-height controls for the task.
Prepare completed work for the project's pre-pour inspection.
Maintain supports and exclusions until formal striking authority is received.
Record defects, changes, inspection status and recovered components.
A realistic working scenario
A pour sequence changes and part of the formwork is requested for early striking. The formworker keeps supports in place and seeks the authorised temporary-works and site decision with the required strength evidence.
Outputs to agree
accurate and stable formwork
controlled pre-pour inspection and handover
safe striking and material recovery
Records and evidence
Formwork and temporary-works drawing.
Component and pre-use check.
Pre-pour inspection and release.
Strike authorisation and defect record.
Work records.
Handover notes.
Reporting relationship
Typically reports to Line Manager or Department Manager. Confirm the employer's actual reporting structure in the builder.
Authority and escalation
The formworker may assemble to approved information. Design change, support removal, pour release and early striking require the responsible temporary-works or site authority.
Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
Tools and systems
Site records.
Project systems.
Risk assessment records.
Workplace context
Construction sites, project offices, client sites and approved work locations.
Training and certification
Complete employer-required health and safety training.
Contract priorities
temporary-works boundaries
work at height and lifting
pre-pour checks
strike authority and reuse
Information the employer should prepare
the formwork systems and project types covered
the sites, mobility and normal working pattern
the temporary-works, lifting and access competence required
the tools, PPE and proprietary components provided
the pre-pour, concrete-strength and striking evidence used
the authorities for design change, pour release and support removal
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Work setting
Construction sites, project offices, client sites and approved work locations.
Primary duties
Assemble formwork and supporting components to approved temporary-works information.
Check materials, components, dimensions and stability during erection.
Coordinate lifting, access and work-at-height controls for the task.
Prepare completed work for the project's pre-pour inspection.
Tools and training to confirm
Site records.
Project systems.
Risk assessment records.
Complete employer-required health and safety training.
Governance focus
HSE context where applicable. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering temporary-works boundaries. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering work at height and lifting. Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering pre-pour checks.
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Formworker duties
Produce accurate and stable formwork, coordinate controlled pre-pour inspection and handover, and maintain safe striking and material recovery.
Assemble formwork and supporting components to approved temporary-works information. Check materials, components, dimensions and stability during erection. Coordinate lifting, access and work-at-height controls for the task. Prepare completed work for the project's pre-pour inspection. Maintain supports and exclusions until formal striking authority is received.
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The formworker may assemble to approved information. Design change, support removal, pour release and early striking require the responsible temporary-works or site authority.
Obtain approval before committing expenditure, changing contractual commitments or making regulated or staffing decisions outside the assigned role.
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering temporary-works boundaries.
Follow the Employer's documented arrangements covering work at height and lifting.
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Only after the project's authorised decision based on the design and required evidence. Programme pressure is not approval.
Who checks formwork before concrete?
The project should name the inspection and release roles; the formworker's completion check and formal pour release are distinct.
Can a Formworker remove a support that obstructs another trade?
No support should be altered or removed without the required temporary-works authority, even where access or programme pressure makes it inconvenient.
What must be checked before a concrete pour?
The applicable process may cover drawings, dimensions, joints, ties, supports, cleanliness, release agent, openings and formal inspection status.
Who authorises striking after concrete is placed?
The project's named authority should confirm the design and required strength evidence before striking or back-propping changes begin.
May damaged proprietary formwork be reused?
Only after the employer's inspection and acceptance process confirms suitability; defects should be identified and segregated rather than concealed in assembly.
Can site travel and changing projects be included?
Yes. Define the normal geographical area, start arrangements, transport of tools, notice and any accommodation for distant assignments.
How should an unrecorded formwork change be handled?
Stop the affected stage, retain the current condition and seek a controlled revised instruction and inspection rather than treating site fit as design approval.