Shipper/Rigger

Avail Infrastructure Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Shipper/Rigger, where you'll play a key role in building and loading materials for infrastructure projects. This position offers a dynamic work environment that values teamwork and safety, allowing you to develop your skills while contributing to essential services. With a focus on hands-on experience and professional growth, this role is perfect for those who enjoy working outdoors and have a mechanical aptitude. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to powering the world through innovative infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

Career Growth

Collaborative Environment

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Build and load crates ensuring materials are secured.
• Operate forklifts and ladders for loading materials safely.
• Strap, sling, and rig materials for transportation.

Skills

Ability to read a tape measure

Experience with hand tools

Knowledge of rigging and loading materials

Understanding of gravity and weight distribution

Forklift operation

Carpentry or similar hands-on experience

Tools

Saws

Drills

Band saws

Chop saws

Job description

Power Up Your Career at Avail!
With extensive experience in custom-designed bus duct products, Avail Bus Systems is the preferred choice for medium and high-voltage bus systems worldwide. Our comprehensive range of offerings, expert maintenance services, and reliable emergency support ensure that our customers operate at peak performance.

JOB SUMMARY
Start your career with our team! At Avail Bus Systems, we value reliability, a strong work ethic, and teamwork. We provide a dynamic and supportive work environment where individuals can develop their skills, contribute meaningfully, and excel in a fast-paced, hands-on role.

As our Shipper/Rigger, you will be responsible for building and loading crates/dunnage, bundling materials, performing rigging and strapping tasks, and safely handling various materials and equipment. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in an outdoor environment with changing conditions.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career Growth: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career with hands-on experience and professional development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team that values innovation, teamwork, and quality.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience & Skills:
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Experience with hand tools and power tools (saws, drills, band saws, chop saws, etc.).
  • Knowledge of strapping, slinging, rigging, and loading materials safely.
  • Understanding of gravity, proper lifting device selection, tag lines & weight distribution.
  • Comfortable using forklifts (certification preferred, training available).
  • Carpentry background or similar hands-on experience.
• Work Ethic & Expectations:
  • Punctuality is important – being on time is required for this role.
  • Ability to work in an outdoor environment (80% outside, 20% inside) in various weather conditions.
  • Willingness to work on ladders (up to 15 feet, using rolling staircases, a-frame, and extension ladders).
  • Self-motivated mindset – must anticipate tasks, work independently, and take initiative.
  • Safety-first attitude – ability to follow proper procedures and regulations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build and load crates ensuring material is properly secured.
• Cut cradles (dunnage) to separate and stack materials efficiently.
• Use saws and tools to prepare materials for shipping.
• Strap, sling, and rig materials for transportation.
• Read and interpret drawings, input part numbers, and verify specifications.
• Understand and interpret crane hand signals to ensure safe movement while rigging.
• Operate forklifts and ladders as needed to load and move materials safely.

At Avail Infrastructure Solutions, we build and maintain the world's infrastructure. With our six business units — Enclosure Systems, Switchgear Systems, Bus Systems, Critical Power Systems, Rig-A-Lite, and WSI — we engineer and build custom solutions for our customers in the power generation, transmission, and distribution; data center; oil and gas; and industrial markets. Check out more information at Availinfra.com.

At Avail Infrastructure Solutions, we are more than a workforce — we are a force at work. We take pride in our craft and come together to ensure our pieces are all part of a bigger impactful picture — creating and servicing the infrastructure that powers the world!

Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.