Rigger

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Leiston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Rigger for a full-time, temporary role in Leiston. The position involves complex rigging, lifting, and slinging activities, ensuring compliance with nuclear site safety regulations. Candidates should have a recognised Rigger qualification and demonstrable experience in lifting operations. Applicants will need to interpret rigging plans and engage effectively with various teams on-site. This role offers an opportunity to work in a highly regulated environment, supporting critical outage work.

Qualifications

• Recognised Rigger qualification necessary.
• Experience in industrial rigging/lifting operations preferred.
• Committed to nuclear site safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex rigging, lifting, slinging, and load-handling activities.
• Select and inspect appropriate lifting equipment.
• Assist in planning and executing lifts in confined environments.
• Maintain records of rigging activities and equipment checks.

Skills

Recognised Rigger qualification

Proven experience in rigging/lifting operations

Strong understanding of lifting operations

Valid CCNSG Safety Passport

Ability to interpret rigging drawings

High attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Moving Loads or equivalent

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Rigger to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis based in Leiston.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out complex rigging, lifting, slinging, and load‑handling activities in accordance with lifting plans and method statements.
• Select appropriate lifting equipment and accessories, ensuring all are inspected, certified, and fit for purpose.
• Assist Appointed Persons and Supervisors in planning and executing lifts, including confined or restricted environments.
• Rig and de‑rig hoists, winches, chain blocks, and lifting frames as required.
• Work with cranes, overhead lifting systems, powered lifting tools, and manual handling aids.
• Strictly follow nuclear site safety rules, including SPA/CCNSG, permit‑to‑work systems, radiological controls, and isolation procedures.
• Complete pre‑job briefs, toolbox talks, and dynamic risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of rigging activities, equipment checks, lifting gear registers, and reporting of defects.
• Adhere to LOLER, PUWER, and site‑specific nuclear safety regulations.
• Operate at all times with full awareness of nuclear safety culture, zero‑harm principles, and contamination control requirements.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to support critical‑path outage work.
• Respond to lifting and rigging requests to facilitate plant maintenance, component replacement, inspection, or equipment handling.
• Ensure all activities are carried out efficiently to support outage schedule demands.
• Assist in mobilisation/demobilisation for outage periods, including tools, lifting equipment, and materials.
• Communicate clearly with crane operators, supervisors, engineers, and site coordinators.
• Support coordination of work fronts during high‑pressure outage periods.
• Represent the company professionally in a highly regulated environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Recognised Rigger qualification (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Moving Loads, NPORS/NVQ Rigger qualification, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in rigging/lifting operations in industrial, engineering, or heavy plant environments.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations, LOLER, safe working loads, lifting accessories, and lift planning.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport (or equivalent nuclear site safety qualification).
• Ability to interpret rigging drawings, lifting plans, and engineering instructions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to nuclear site safety standards.

Desirable

• Prior experience working on nuclear power stations, outages, or other safety‑critical sites.
• Confined space, working at height, or radiological awareness training.
• Slinging and signalling certification.
• Forklift, telehandler, or MEWP qualification (if applicable).
• Security clearance or ability to obtain BPSS/CTC as required by the site.

Please note - all CVs will be reviewed and we will come back to you as soon as we can.

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.