Rigger – Heavy Lifting & Rigging Specialist

NAVANTIA UK; Methil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime and energy company is seeking multiple Riggers in Methil to support its expanding operations. The role involves attaching loads, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Moving Engineering Loads or equivalent, along with detailed knowledge of rigging equipment and the ability to work at heights. The company offers a pension plan and life assurance as part of the employment package.

Benefits

Company pension

Life Assurance

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge & understanding of LOLER 98.
• In-depth knowledge of rigging equipment.
• Ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Attachment of loads of equipment to structures or cranes through cables, clamps, chains, and shackles.
• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
• Setting, aligning, and levelling heavy equipment machinery.
• Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.
• Preparing rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
• Inspecting rigging before final use.
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
• Manoeuvring loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.
• Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.
• Communicating with the rigging and construction team.
• Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections.
• Keeping the work area tidy throughout and after job completion.

Skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to build good working relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 – Moving Engineering Loads or equivalent

Job description

A maritime and energy company is seeking multiple Riggers in Methil to support its expanding operations. The role involves attaching loads, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Moving Engineering Loads or equivalent, along with detailed knowledge of rigging equipment and the ability to work at heights. The company offers a pension plan and life assurance as part of the employment package.