Rigger

Navantia UK; Methil; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

31 days holiday

Life Assurance

L&D opportunities

Job summary

Navantia UK in Methil, Fife is seeking experienced Riggers to join our heavy engineering team. You will be responsible for the safe preparation, movement and positioning of loads and heavy equipment across the site, ensuring precise lifts and adherence to safety procedures.

Key duties include selecting rigging gear, inspecting equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while coordinating with rigging and construction teams to deliver complex lifting operations on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in rigging, heavy engineering, construction, fabrication, marine, shipbuilding or similar industrial environments
• Understanding of safe lifting and rigging practices
• Ability to select and inspect appropriate rigging equipment
• Comfort around cranes, heavy equipment and large fabricated structures
• Strong health and safety approach
• Teamwork and clear communication during lifting operations
• Pride in maintaining a safe and organized workplace

Responsibilities

• Prepare, move and position loads and heavy equipment safely across the site
• Attach loads to structures or cranes using cables, clamps, chains and shackles
• Inspect and prepare loads prior to lifting
• Set, align and level heavy equipment and machinery
• Select the correct rigging gear for each lift
• Inspect rigging equipment before use for safety and suitability
• Maneuver loads using heavy equipment or by hand
• Monitor and maintain rigging equipment
• Communicate with rigging, lifting and construction teams
• Break down rigging equipment after lifting activities
• Conduct post-rigging inspections
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area
• Ensure activities comply with company safety procedures

Skills

Rigging

Heavy engineering

Construction

Teamwork

Health and safety

Clear communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 – Moving Engineering Loads or equivalent

Knowledge & understanding of LOLER 98

In depth knowledge of rigging equipment

Ability to work at heights

Job description

We’re looking for experienced Riggers to join Navantia UK at our Methil facility in Fife.

This is an opportunity to work in a busy heavy engineering environment, supporting lifting and rigging activities where safety, teamwork and precision are essential.

The Role

As a Rigger, you’ll be responsible for the safe preparation, movement and positioning of loads and heavy equipment across the site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Attaching loads and equipment to structures or cranes using cables, clamps, chains and shackles
• Inspecting and preparing loads prior to lifting and movement
• Setting, aligning and levelling heavy equipment and machinery
• Selecting the correct rigging gear for each lift or task
• Preparing equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, bolts and associated lifting accessories
• Inspecting rigging equipment before use to ensure it is safe and suitable
• Manoeuvring loads using heavy equipment and, where appropriate, by hand
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment
• Communicating effectively with the wider rigging, lifting and construction teams
• Breaking down rigging equipment following completion of lifting activities
• Carrying out post-rigging inspections
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working area throughout the job and after completion
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with company safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in hearing from experienced Riggers who:

• Have practical experience working within rigging, heavy engineering, construction, fabrication, marine, shipbuilding or similar industrial environments
• Understand safe lifting and rigging practices
• Can confidently select and inspect appropriate rigging equipment
• Are comfortable working around cranes, heavy equipment and large fabricated structures
• Have a strong approach to health and safety
• Work well as part of a team and communicate clearly during lifting operations
• Take pride in maintaining a safe and organised workplace

Why Navantia UK?

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your rigging experience into a major heavy engineering environment in Methil, Fife, working alongside skilled tradespeople and supporting complex lifting and construction activities.

Job Description

Riggers – Navantia UK

Location: Methil, Fife

We’re looking for experienced Riggers to join Navantia UK at our Methil facility in Fife.

This is an opportunity to work in a busy heavy engineering environment, supporting lifting and rigging activities where safety, teamwork and precision are essential.

The Role

As a Rigger, you’ll be responsible for the safe preparation, movement and positioning of loads and heavy equipment across the site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Attaching loads and equipment to structures or cranes using cables, clamps, chains and shackles
• Inspecting and preparing loads prior to lifting and movement
• Setting, aligning and levelling heavy equipment and machinery
• Selecting the correct rigging gear for each lift or task
• Preparing equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, bolts and associated lifting accessories
• Inspecting rigging equipment before use to ensure it is safe and suitable
• Manoeuvring loads using heavy equipment and, where appropriate, by hand
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment
• Communicating effectively with the wider rigging, lifting and construction teams
• Breaking down rigging equipment following completion of lifting activities
• Carrying out post-rigging inspections
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working area throughout the job and after completion
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with company safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in hearing from experienced Riggers who:

• Have practical experience working within rigging, heavy engineering, construction, fabrication, marine, shipbuilding or similar industrial environments
• Understand safe lifting and rigging practices
• Can confidently select and inspect appropriate rigging equipment
• Are comfortable working around cranes, heavy equipment and large fabricated structures
• Have a strong approach to health and safety
• Work well as part of a team and communicate clearly during lifting operations
• Take pride in maintaining a safe and organised workplace

Why Navantia UK?

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your rigging experience into a major heavy engineering environment in Methil, Fife, working alongside skilled tradespeople and supporting complex lifting and construction activities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 – Moving Engineering Loads or equivalent
• Knowledge & understanding of LOLER 98
• In depth knowledge of rigging equipment
• Ability to work at heights

Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines
• Build good working relationships

Additional Information

The Package

• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday (pro rata)
• Life Assurance
• L&D opportunities

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [e-mail] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.