Rigger Hinkley Point C

TN United Kingdom; East Devon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled rigger for a long-term role at a major construction site. This position involves planning and executing complex lifting operations, operating cranes, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rigging, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to critical projects in a safe and efficient manner. This role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure developments, making a real impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in heavy lifting operations.
• Full Apprenticeship or NVQ 3 in Erecting required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute heavy lifting operations based on specifications.
• Inspect items and determine weight for appropriate equipment.

Skills

Heavy Lifting Operations

Crane Operation

Rigging Techniques

Health and Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

Full Apprenticeship or NVQ 3 in Erecting

CCNSG Safety Passport Training

Tools

Overhead Cranes

Hydraulic Jacking Equipment

Forklift Truck

Job description

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Location: Hinkley point C, Bridgwater, Somerset

Long Term Role

Position Profile

Standards and Expectations

• Ability to plan lifts and work with sub-contract mobile cranes, including very heavy lift cranes
• Ability to operate overhead cranes
• The ability to assist other trades when required
• Sound knowledge, understanding, and application of techniques and equipment within erecting / rigging
• Adherence to health and safety policy and procedures

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Required

Essential

• Full Apprenticeship or NVQ 3 / Ace Card or equivalent in Erecting (for all Rigging and Erecting tasks) or Moving Loads (for Rigging tasks only)
• CCNSG Safety Passport Training or IOSH Managing Safely
• A minimum of 2 years experience in establishing and executing heavy and complex lifting operations on components such as pressure piping, pressure vessels, tanks, headers, drums, and structural steelwork
• Self-motivated
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Responsibility and ownership
• Good team working skills

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To ascertain job requirements from drawings or other specifications, including lifting studies/plans
• To inspect items to be moved, determine weight, and decide on the type of equipment to be used
• To erect jib, derrick, or similar hoisting equipment using winches as necessary and to install lifting tackle such as ropes and pulleys
• To attach slings, chains, or other grappling equipment to the item to be moved and to connect to hoisting equipment
• To direct equipment operators to move objects to the required position
• To splice wire and fibre ropes
• To operate hydraulic jacking equipment and move objects on rollers
• To be trained and operate a Forklift Truck as per site/client requirements
• To adhere to all safety requirements, including safety checks of tools and equipment
• To use all relevant workshop/site equipment associated with job requirements, including all relevant training/certification requirements