Rigging Team Lead

TDA Telecoms; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom services provider is seeking a Rigging Team Lead to manage rigging operations across the UK. The role involves overseeing on-site teams, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining technical delivery standards. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in a telecoms rigging environment, ideally as a 2nd Man, along with essential certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work nationwide on a 50-hour contract plus overtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as 2nd Man in telecoms installation.
• Understand rigging standards across major networks.
• Electrical and commissioning experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rigging teams on-site for installations.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and documentation.
• Oversee technical delivery and maintain rigging vehicles.

Skills

Telecoms rigging experience

Understanding of rigging specifications

UK Driving License

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Job Title: Rigging Team Lead

Location: Nationwide

Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 on a 50 hour contract (Plus overtime)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Rigging Team Leader to oversee and lead rigging operations across the UK.

Site Supervision & Operations

• Lead and manage rigging teams on‑site, overseeing safe installation of feeders, antennas, MHAs, and associated telecoms equipment.
• Ensure staff are correctly registered, compliant with site protocols, and all client handover documentation is completed on time.

Health & Safety

• Enforce compliance with RAMS, SSoW, and company H&S policies, ensuring PPE and equipment checks are carried out.
• Report all incidents, near misses, and non‑conformances promptly to QHSE.

Technical Delivery

• Oversee cabling, terminations, tray work, feeder testing, and rigging in line with drawings, scope, and client requirements.
• Ensure rigging vehicles are maintained, roadworthy, and incidents are reported to the transport department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a Telecoms rigging environment.
• Proven experience working as a 2nd Man or equivalent in the installation of telecoms antennas, feeders, MHAs, cabling, and associated steelwork.
• Strong understanding of rigging specifications and standards across major networks.
• Clear UK Driving License.
• Flexibility to work and stay away from home nationally as required.
• Electrical and commissioning experience (advantageous but not essential).

Essential Certifications

• Advanced Climber
• Working at Heights
• Rescue from Towers, Masts & Structures
• Rooftop Awareness / Safety
• Radio Frequency (RF) Awareness
• Emergency First Aid at Height
• Winch Training
• Asbestos Awareness

If you feel this is the position you are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply or contact me at Jack @tdatelecoms.com or call 0208 915 1007 for more details.

Jack Lintern

Delivery Lead

TDA Telecoms