Rigger - Heavy Lifting, Precision & Safety Lead

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

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.