Salary for a Rigger £29 to £33k per annum plus pension
My client is an ethical and forward-thinking group where we want our vision and values to not only shape our people but also the environment around us. Our strength comes from our effective corporate governance, diversity of specialist skills and experience but most of all, our excellence in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle under one roof including design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and customer support.
My client has a proven track record to tackle bespoke engineering projects of any size in any sector from telecommunications, outdoor media, structural and architectural, floodlighting & gantries and defence and radar solutions.
Main Purpose of the Rigger
As a rigger you will be required to set up the rigging equipment, operate heavy machinery to erect and install structures and equipment and dismantle rigging after the job.
The rigger will also be required to attend site surveys and climb down inspections, to support the wider business with site work and installation of steelwork and generally to complete tasks agreed by the business with our clients relating to the building and maintenance of steel structures.
The rigger is also required to communicate with the rigging team leader and to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations are always adhered to.
Main Duties
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Inspect and prepare loads that need to be moved
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Set up and levelling heavy equipment machinery
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Prepare rigging equipment including beans, pulleys, clamps and bolts
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Inspect rigging before final use
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Monitor and maintain rigging equipment
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General duties associated with climbing and working at height on antenna mast and tower support structures
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Installation of feeder support systems and TX link supports
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Manoeuvre loads using heavy equipment machinery by hand
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Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
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Communicate with the rigging team
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Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post rigging inspections