Rigger

Ortolan; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm is seeking a Rigger for a full-time, field-based position in Braintree. The role involves operating heavy machinery, setting up rigging equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in the telecommunications industry. Competitive salary and benefits including healthcare scheme and holiday entitlement offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare cash back scheme

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Certifications in IPAF/First Aid at Height/Site Access Systems/Slinger Signaller desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery.
• Basic medical and fitness requirement; examination required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and level heavy equipment machinery.
• Inspect and prepare loads that need to be moved.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Working at Height certification

Team building skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication

Experience in telecommunications

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Heavy machinery

Rigging equipment

Job description

Overview

Rigger

Location: Field-based (Head Office and Yard: Braintree, Essex)

Permanent, full-time role: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

Swann Engineering Group 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.

Swann Engineering Group 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.

About the role

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.

You will be required to communicate with the rigging team leader and to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations are always adhered to.

The role of the Rigger is a UK-based role, and regular travel and stay-aways are required.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare loads that need to be moved
• Set up and levelling heavy equipment machinery
• Prepare rigging equipment including beans, pulleys, clamps and bolts
• Inspect rigging before final use
• Monitor and maintain rigging equipment
• General duties associated with climbing and working at height on antenna mast and tower support structures
• Installation of feeder support systems and TX link supports
• Manoeuvre loads using heavy equipment machinery by hand
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
• Communicate with the rigging team
• Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post rigging inspections

About you

• Working at Height certification
• Certifications in IPAF/First Aid at Height/Site Access Systems/Slinger Signaller desirable
• Experience working in the telecommunications industry
• In-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery
• Reading, understanding and writing RAMS, SSOW and SOW
• Able to climb and work safely at height
• Basic medical and fitness requirement (examination required)
• Good communication and team building skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work at heights and noisy environments
• Valid full UK driving licence

What we offer

Competitive salary, pension, health care cash back scheme, 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (salary sacrifice scheme available for additional holiday) and cycle to work scheme.

This is a field-based permanent, full-time role from Monday to Friday. The Head Office and Yard are in Braintree, Essex, and you will need to be able to commute to work at this location when required.

Immediate start available. Please apply with a CV.