Rigger

Hutchinson Engineering Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 22,275 - 28,171; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Free Company Events

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Length of service awards

Job summary

Hutchinson Engineering Ltd in Widnes is seeking a skilled Rigger to join their team. The successful candidate will manage the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

This position requires a solid understanding of electrical systems, relevant certifications, and reliability. The role includes benefits such as a Profit Share Bonus Scheme, free company events, and a company pension.

Qualifications

• A good understanding of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.
• Advanced line sweeping certification and PCN rigging certification preferred.
• Ability to conduct quality checks and read compass/orientations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks.
• Rig telecom structures according to job packs.
• Complete Asiccs using tablet device for handover packs.

Skills

Understanding of electrical systems

Interpersonal skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Clean current driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Rigger

Location: Widnes, Cheshire

Salary: £16.17-£20.45 per hour

Hours: 8 hour shift, 38 hour week

Holidays: 25 days, plus Public Holidays

Company Overview

Hutchinson is a renowned specialist in the manufacture of complex steel structures offering design, manufacture, coating, and installation service to the Onshore and Offshore Renewable Energy, Mobile Telecoms, Rail, Nuclear, and Energy Transmission sectors. Turnover totals £30m and we employ 215 people.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Rigger to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication and network equipment. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical systems and telecommunication infrastructure. The Rigger will work to ensure equipment is securely positioned and operational, adhering to safety standards and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality checks
• Competent in use of Microsoft office programs such as Excel, Word etc.
• Rig Telecom structures according to job packs and specified processes including interpreting structure and kit requirements (antenna/combiners/MHA’s, RET motors, RRUs).
• Employ fault‑finding exercises in accordance with quality control sheets to determine suitability of the rigged structure for dispatch.
• Complete Asiccs using tablet device to record accurate information for handover packs.

Knowledge & Experience

• A good understanding of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word
• Good interpersonal skills
• Advanced line sweeping certification and certification in all types of PCN rigging (advantage)
• Understanding of technologies such as L800/UG900 1800/2100/2600/3400 and knowledge of fibre (advantage)
• PIM certification (advantage)
• Ability to read compass/orientations EGN
• Ability to conduct quality checks
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Excellent observation of health and safety requirements
• Able to accommodate flexible working
• Clean current driving licence

Personal Qualities

• Hardworking and motivated with a positive attitude
• Reliable and punctual
• Willingness to learn and adapt

Schedule & Benefits

• 8 hour shift
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme with typical award of between £500 and £2,000 pa.
• Free Company Events
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On‑site parking
• Recognition awardsLength of service awards
• 2-week Christmas shutdown

Additional Role Information

Drug and Alcohol policy including testing.