Rigger

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Slough is seeking an experienced Rigger to move and position heavy machinery. Responsibilities include supporting installations, operating forklifts, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates must have a valid CPCS card, forklift licence, and be flexible with travel. Competitive pay of £22-£23 per hour and benefits including accommodation for overnight travel are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Accommodation provided for overnight stays

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS Slinger/Signaller card required.
• Proven experience in machinery moving or rigging environments essential.
• Flexibility to travel and stay overnight as required.

Responsibilities

• Move and position heavy industrial machinery within manufacturing environments.
• Support installation and decommissioning of production line equipment.
• Liaise with site teams to plan and execute lifting operations.

Skills

Machinery moving experience

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Forklift (10-tonne minimum)

CPCS Slinger/Signaller card

Job description

Position: Rigger
Location: Slough
Rate: £22 - £23 per hour (£57,000 - £59,000 per annum)

My client is a long‑established Engineering Services company supporting clients across the UK within the pharmaceutical and food processing sectors. They are seeking an experienced Rigger / Machine Mover / Slinger Banksman to join their operations team based in Slough, with occasional work at satellite sites in Bristol, Huddersfield, and Rugby.

This hands‑on role involves the safe movement and positioning of heavy machinery within production facilities, ensuring all work is carried out efficiently, safely, and to specification. The successful candidate will be a capable team player, confident working under supervision within defined time‑scales, and adaptable to travel as required.

Rigger Job Overview

• Move and position heavy industrial machinery within manufacturing environments
• Support installation and decommissioning of production line equipment
• Operate forklifts (minimum 10‑tonne licence required)
• Perform slinging and banking duties in line with CPCS certification
• Work under supervision of a Foreman to meet client deadlines and site safety standards
• Liaise with site teams to plan and execute lifting operations
• Travel to company and client sites nationwide (overnight accommodation provided when necessary)

Rigger Job Requirements

• Valid CPCS Slinger/Signaller card
• Valid Forklift Licence (10‑tonne minimum)
• Banksman/Slinger ticket essential
• Proven experience in machinery moving or rigging environments
• Full UK Driving Licence and own transport
• Flexibility to travel and stay overnight as required
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and health & safety awareness

Rigger Salary & Benefits

• £22-£23 per hour (depending on experience)
• 50 hours per week + overtime opportunities
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Accommodation provided for overnight stays

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi‑disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.