Rigger

Arabelle Solutions; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a Rigger to support internal and external customers with lifting plans for operations. This role involves extensive travel to various sites and requires compliance with lifting regulations. Candidates should have a Level 3 Rigger qualification and significant experience, ensuring all lifting activities are conducted safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a Level 3 Rigger.
• Fluent in English language.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Review Lifting Plans and participate in pre-job briefs.
• Ensure safety and compliance with LOLER Regulations.
• Mentor and support team members.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Moving Loads

City & Guilds Level 3 or above

Job description

The Rigger travels to customer sites and supports our internal and external customers with the lifting plans required for all lifting activities. This position requires a thorough knowledge and adherence to Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).

Location: UK + Overseas (extensive travel required)

Essential Function & Responsibilities

• Review Lifting Plans of work to be completed with the appointed person, supervisor or lifting lead.
• Understands Lifting Plans and RAMS, actively participate in pre job briefs taking place before each lift.
• Ensure all laydown areas are prepared and kept clean and restrictive.
• Ensure that the crane or lifting equipment, whether owned by the business, client or third party is regularly visually checked for good condition and operation and STOP work if any issues (i.e. before each lift, as in lifting plans).
• Communicating any issue to the supervisor and quarantining faulty equipment.
• Ensure that all Lifting and rigging activities are conducted and performed in a manner that is Safe, this will be adherence to the lifting plans, RAMS documentation and LOLER Regulations.
• Reporting of completed rigging activities and issues including defective equipment.
• Be involved in a continual improvement programme.
• Actively perform Daily Safety Walk downs of the work area.
• Mentor and support members of the working party from 3rd Party supply, encourage squad centric attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Moving Loads.
• Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a Level 3 Rigger or City & Guilds or above.
• MS Office Literacy.
• Full Driving Licence.
• Fluent in English language.
• Extensive travel to and from projects and various field assignments will be required.
• Nuclear Vetting Process will be required.
  
  

Desired Qualifications And Skills

• CPCS A40 Blue Card qualification or NPORS N402 Blue Card.
• High Experienced level, has the knowledge and skill to all Lifting Operations.
• Preferred 3 years of experience in the power industry and large construction projects.
• Demonstrates strong individual, interpersonal, team attributes.
• Experience and training on Alstom, GE, Siemens or other OEM equipment is an advantage.
• Flexibility to train and use Fork Lift Truck when required.
• Flexibility to train for driving Crane when required.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.