Rigger – Nuclear Power Lifts & Site Safety Lead

Arabelle Services UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions seeks an experienced Rigger to join our UK field teams. You will review lifting plans, understand RAMS, and support pre-job briefs, ensuring laydown areas are prepared and that crane equipment is safe and compliant.

Travel across the UK is required. The role demands a full UK driving licence, strong communication in English, and willingness to undertake training including forklift and crane operation, with Nuclear Vetting clearance pursued where applicable.

Qualifications

• CPCS A40 Blue Card or NPORS N402 Blue Card qualification required.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads or equivalent
• Experience as a Level 3 Rigger
• Strong knowledge and experience across all lifting operations
• Experience within the power generation industry and large-scale construction projects preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites across the UK
• Flexible and willing to undertake additional training, including Fork Lift Truck and Crane operation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Nuclear Vetting clearance
• Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and committed to delivering high-quality work in challenging site environments

Responsibilities

• Review lifting plans and RAMS with the appointed person, supervisor or lifting lead.
• Understand Lifting Plans and RAMS, participate in pre-job briefs.
• Ensure laydown areas are prepared and kept clean and safe.
• Ensure crane or lifting equipment is regularly visually checked and STOP work if issues arise.
• Communicate issues to the supervisor and quarantine faulty equipment.
• Ensure all lifting and rigging activities comply with RAMS and LOER regulations.
• Report completed rigging activities and issues including defective equipment.
• Be involved in a continual improvement programme.
• Perform daily safety walk downs of the work area.
• Mentor and support 3rd party team members; encourage squad-centric attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong organisational

Teamwork skills

Willingness to travel

Safety-conscious

Education

CPCS A40 Blue Card

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads

Level 3 Rigger experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fork Lift Truck operation

Crane operation

Job description

Arabelle Solutions seeks an experienced Rigger to join our UK field teams. You will review lifting plans, understand RAMS, and support pre-job briefs, ensuring laydown areas are prepared and that crane equipment is safe and compliant.

Travel across the UK is required. The role demands a full UK driving licence, strong communication in English, and willingness to undertake training including forklift and crane operation, with Nuclear Vetting clearance pursued where applicable.