Rigger

TN United Kingdom; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Rigger to join their Maintenance team on a temporary basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide lifting operation support across a major refinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience on a top-tier COMAH site and hold relevant qualifications in rigging. You will be responsible for selecting appropriate lifting equipment, controlling lifting operations, and improving work methods for enhanced safety and efficiency. This is a chance to contribute to a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact operational success.

Qualifications

• Experience on a top-tier COMAH Site is essential.
• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Erecting/Rigging or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Select lifting equipment according to load weights and sizes.
• Act as lift controller for lifting operations involving cranes.

Skills

Lifting operation support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Networking skills

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Erecting/Rigging

Qualified Banksman / Signaller

Tools

Lifting equipment

Computer systems

Job description

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Petroineos Refining - OUR CHALLENGES ARE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Petroineos Refining and Trading is one of the largest independent refiners trading in Europe. We are seeking a Rigger to join our Maintenance team on a temporary basis. The purpose of the role is to provide lifting operation support across the refinery on behalf of assets as per BS 7121 and LOLER Regulations. The rigger will carry out the aforementioned remit safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while complying with all company procedures and international standards. The role will also include periods of deputation for Appointed Person/Heavy Lift Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Select lifting equipment according to load weights and sizes
2. Act as lift controller when required to physically control lifting operations involving cranes
3. Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to manoeuvre over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques
4. Create and/or update Lifting documentation where they are missing, where there are mistakes, or omissions are identified, and ensure the appropriate updates to master documentation are completed once verified by the Heavy Lift Specialist
5. Identify and implement improvements to work methods and equipment to eliminate faults and inefficiencies, improving overall reliability and HSE performance

Education, Skills & Experience:

Required

• Previous experience working on a top-tier COMAH Site
• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Erecting/Rigging or equivalent
• Qualified Banksman / Signaller
• Preferably, candidates should have experience post-apprenticeship
• Flexible, able to work under pressure, work well independently, and act on their own initiative
• Proficient in computer systems with effective networking skills and a strong bias for action towards continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Desirable

• Experience post-apprenticeship (redundant, as already listed under required)
• ECITB ACE accredited
• CPCS-A62, 'Qualified Crane Supervisor'
• Appointed person
• Fork Lift license

Salary up to circa £45k depending on experience.