Rigger/Machine Mover

IES; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level professional to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves safely moving machinery, working alongside colleagues in assembly and installation, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent planning and communication skills, a customer-focused attitude, and a willingness to learn. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the management and manufacturing sector. Join a company that values professionalism and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in your new role.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Increased annual leave by service length

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured career development

Regular company events

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience in machinery movement and mechanical engineering.
• Ability to use power tools safely and effectively.
• Current forklift training (B1 & B2) required.

Responsibilities

• Safely moving machinery using forklifts and skates.
• Maintaining clean and tidy work areas.
• Supporting training and development of colleagues.

Skills

Planning and Organisation

Customer-focused

Time Management

Communication Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Initiative and Decision Making

Education

Machinery Movement Experience

Mechanical Engineering Experience

Forklift Training (B1 & B2)

Air Cargo Security Training

Tools

Power Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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• Safely & effectively moving machinery using forklifts, skates and jacks etc.
• Working alongside colleagues in assembly, installation, disassembly & deinstallation of machines, tools & equipment.
• Attending site on time and exceeding Company and Customers’ expectations.
• Consistently demonstrating professional conduct representing IES, adhering to all Company policies & procedures at all times whilst representing IES, including but not limited to when travelling, at IES premises, on Customer sites & away.
• Ensuring tools used are kept clean and in good working order, liaising with the applicable responsible person(s) to ensure timely repair & replacement, with provision of the correct equipment used for the tasks.
• Ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Participating actively in safety and other training.
• Ensuring compliance with airline security regulations.
• Reporting damage & defects in machinery, tools & equipment in accordance with internal procedures.
• Co-operating in workflows in accordance with schedule and deadlines.
• Supporting training & development of colleagues, demonstrating best practice and providing peer-to-peer on the job training where opportunities are identified.
• Safeguarding the health, safety & welfare of the Team.
• May be required to complete other business activities on behalf of the Company from time to time in line with identified skills, competencies and experience.
  
  

KEY TASKS

• Safely & effectively moving machinery using forklifts, skates and jacks etc.
• Working alongside colleagues in assembly, installation, disassembly & deinstallation of machines, tools & equipment.
• Attending site on time and exceeding Company and Customers’ expectations.
• Consistently demonstrating professional conduct representing IES, adhering to all Company policies & procedures at all times whilst representing IES, including but not limited to when travelling, at IES premises, on Customer sites & away.
• Ensuring tools used are kept clean and in good working order, liaising with the applicable responsible person(s) to ensure timely repair & replacement, with provision of the correct equipment used for the tasks.
• Ensuring work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Participating actively in safety and other training.
• Ensuring compliance with airline security regulations.
• Reporting damage & defects in machinery, tools & equipment in accordance with internal procedures.
• Co-operating in workflows in accordance with schedule and deadlines.
• Supporting training & development of colleagues, demonstrating best practice and providing peer-to-peer on the job training where opportunities are identified.
• Safeguarding the health, safety & welfare of the Team.
• May be required to complete other business activities on behalf of the Company from time to time in line with identified skills, competencies and experience.
  
  

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Work areas are kept tidy and in an operational, efficient, functional state always.
• Quality of records and paperwork (presentation, accuracy, timeliness and completeness) in line with Company expectations and high standards.
• Completion of Customer, IES & industry requirements in full in an accurate and timely manner.
• All activities are accordance with Customer, IES & industry specifications as appropriate.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent planning, organisation & prioritisation capabilities.
• Ability to use own initiative and make considered, informed decisions.
• Ability to implement, and ensure compliance with, Company policies & procedures.
• Customer-focused.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability and ability to cope with change.
• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Keen eye for detail.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, honesty & integrity.
• Forward thinking with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to use computers competently, including Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook.
  
  

Training, Education & Experience

• Machinery movement & mechanical engineering experience required.
• Experience of power tools to ensure competent, safe use.
• Current, valid B1 & B2 counterbalance forklift training (up to 15t capacity).
• Current, valid B3 counterbalance forklift training (over 15t capacity) preferred.
• Current, valid Air Cargo Security training (CO level is minimum requirement) for IES Head Office based personnel.
  
  

Special Working Conditions

• Additional and/or unsociable hours may be necessary when required.
• Early starts and late finishes are not uncommon.
• Travel away from home and abroad required.
  
  

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary / Rate: Competitive and dependent on experience

Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, 0800-1630hrs

Overtime

Regularly available, paid at the following multipliers:

• Weekdays 1x
• Saturdays 1.5x
• Sundays 2x
• Bank Holidays 3x
  
  

Benefits

• Free on-site parking at Head Office
• Increased annual leave by service length
• Private Medical Insurance by service length
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Structured career development
• Regular company events
• Free on-site gym at Head Office
  
  

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please use the form above or submit your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] quoting reference 04RMM0424

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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