Lead Blue Hat Rigger: Safe, High-Impact Lifts

EDF Energy Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Performance-related pay

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Career development support

Job summary

EDF Energy Limited is seeking a skilled Blue Hat Rigger to coordinate and support lifting, rigging, and mobilisation activities at Hinkley Point, Bridgwater. You will work with Appointed Persons, Crane Supervisors, and project teams to ensure lifts are planned, safe, and compliant with RAMS and industry standards.

The role requires proven rigging leadership across heavy lift environments, strong knowledge of LOLER/PUWER, and the ability to supervise teams through complex operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Blue Hat Rigger, Lead Rigger or Senior Rigger in heavy lift, construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, utilities, marine or offshore environments.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations, rigging principles, RAMS, lift plans, and relevant legislation and industry standards (LOLER/PUWER).
• Ability to read lift plans, drawings, method statements, risk assessments, load charts and other technical docs.
• Experience coordinating rigging teams and supporting safe planning and execution of complex lifts.
• Competence in selecting and applying lifting accessories (slings, shackles, beams, frames).
• Ability to identify hazards, assess changing site conditions and implement control measures to maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee site rigging and lifting activities in line with procedures, RAMS, lift plans and industry standards.
• Lead and brief rigging teams; ensure understanding of lift plan, sequence and hazards.
• Verify lifting equipment is inspected, fit for purpose and used per manufacturer instructions.
• Monitor operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with lift plans.
• Coordinate selection and use of lifting accessories (slings, shackles, spreader beams, etc.).
• Maintain communication with Appointed Persons, Crane Supervisors, Crane Operators and site personnel.
• Identify unsafe conditions or practices; stop operations and escalate as needed.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings and ensure permits, inspections, and docs are complete.
• Complete and maintain lift records, inspection reports and related documentation.

Skills

Blue Hat Rigger

Lead Rigger

Senior Rigger

Lifting operations

RAMS understanding

LOLER PUWER knowledge

Job description

EDF Energy Limited is seeking a skilled Blue Hat Rigger to coordinate and support lifting, rigging, and mobilisation activities at Hinkley Point, Bridgwater. You will work with Appointed Persons, Crane Supervisors, and project teams to ensure lifts are planned, safe, and compliant with RAMS and industry standards.

The role requires proven rigging leadership across heavy lift environments, strong knowledge of LOLER/PUWER, and the ability to supervise teams through complex operations.