Rigger - Net Zero Teesside

Balfour Beatty plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking experienced Riggers for Teesside as part of the Net Zero Teesside Power project. The role is site-based in Teesside and focuses on safe lifting, rigging and handling of mechanical plant and equipment on a major energy infrastructure programme.

We’re looking for professionals who have worked in mechanical, power, energy or petrochemical environments, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and precise execution on lifting activities and installation tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in rigging and lifting operations within major construction environments.
• Ability to lift, move and position mechanical plant and equipment safely.
• Familiarity with following lift plans and safe systems of work.
• Experience working with cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Understanding of safe lifting and rigging practices.

Responsibilities

• Rigging and lifting operations within major construction environments.
• Lifting, moving and positioning mechanical plant and equipment.
• Supporting installation of large mechanical components.
• Working with cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Selecting and using appropriate lifting accessories.
• Following lift plans, methods and safe systems of work.

Skills

Rigging operations

Lifting operations

Crane operations

Site safety

Teamwork

Tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

The Opportunity

Bring your rigging expertise to one of the UK's most significant new energy projects

Balfour Beatty is building the skilled workforce that will help deliver Net Zero Teesside Power, and we're looking to hear from experienced Riggers interested in joining us on this landmark project.

Net Zero Teesside Power is a major part of the UK's transition towards a lower-carbon energy future, bringing together power generation and carbon capture technology on a major scale, creating an exciting new chapter for energy and engineering on Teesside.

For experienced Mechanical Riggers, this is an opportunity to bring your skills to a major engineering programme and play a hands-on role in delivering new UK energy infrastructure.

This is a site based role in Teesside.

About The Role

We're looking to connect with experienced Riggers as we prepare our workforce for the next stages of the project.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who have developed their skills within large-scale mechanical, power, energy, process or industrial environments, supporting the safe movement, lifting and positioning of mechanical plant, equipment and materials.

Your Experience Might Include

• Rigging and lifting operations within major construction environments


• Lifting, moving and positioning mechanical plant and equipment


• Supporting installation of large mechanical components


• Working with cranes and other lifting equipment


• Selecting and using appropriate lifting accessories


• Following lift plans, methods and safe systems of work


• Working alongside Mechanical Fitters, Pipefitters and other trades


• Power generation


• Petrochemical and process environments


• Oil & gas


• Major industrial construction projects

Who we're looking for

You'll be an experienced Rigger who understands the importance of safe, controlled lifting operations and effective teamwork on a major construction project.

We're Keen To Hear From People Who Can Demonstrate

• Previous experience as a Rigger within a major construction or industrial environment


• Experience supporting the lifting, movement and positioning of mechanical equipment


• A strong understanding of safe lifting and rigging practices


• Experience working as part of multidisciplinary mechanical construction teams


• The ability to work accurately to lift plans, instructions and agreed methods of work


• A strong commitment to safety and quality


• Good communication and teamwork, particularly during lifting and installation activities


• A professional approach and pride in delivering work safely and effectively

Experience gained within power, energy, petrochemical, oil & gas, process engineering or other major industrial environments would be particularly relevant.

Why work for us

Why Net Zero Teesside?

This is an opportunity to be part of something significant.

Net Zero Teesside represents a major investment in the future of energy and industrial capability on Teesside, bringing together engineering, construction and skilled trades on a substantial programme.

For experienced Riggers, it's an opportunity to take the practical skills you've developed throughout your career and apply them to one of the UK's most significant emerging energy infrastructure projects.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary workforce where safe lifting, careful planning, teamwork and skilled execution will be fundamental to successful delivery.