Shutdown Rigger: High-Impact Rigging & Lifting Expert

Wood; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Rigger for a shutdown project in Teesside. The role involves high‑quality rigging on critical equipment, with safety‑focused execution in confined spaces and at height during a fast‑paced outage.

The ideal candidate will have documented trade evidence, CCNSG safety passport, a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent, and specific training in working at heights and risk awareness. A strong safety record and ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Appropriate documented evidence confirming the trade.
• CCNSG safety passport or equivalent.
• Level 3 Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads or Engineering Construction Capital Plant or Steel Structures or equivalent or Opito Stage 3-4 Assessment/reassessment
• Wood mandatory training: Induction, Working at Height, Risk Awareness.
• Working at Heights level 2
• Working at Heights and confined space will be a requirement for this position

Responsibilities

• Understanding of and development of lifting plans to enable the execution of rigging / lifting duties
• Provide support to other trades / disciplines where required, or form part of an integrated multi‑discipline team
• Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments to ensure rigging / lifting activities are completed in a safe and controlled manner
• Raise awareness of conflicting activities or unforeseen difficulties which could affect rigging / lifting operations
• Raising applicable Permit to Works in order to complete work scope in a controlled and safe manner
• Select appropriate lifting accessories and ensure they are attached / detached between the load and lifting equipment in a correct and safe manner
• Use clear and unambiguous hand / radio signals to safely direct the actions of a crane manoeuvring loads of various weights and dimensions
• Carry out routine checks on lifting equipment and accessories in accordance with the prescribed maintenance procedure and ensure they are in a serviceable condition before and after use
• Demonstrable experience in rigging & lifting operations on plant shutdowns
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with other team members and disciplines
• Demonstrate commitment to safety
• Flexible and able to comply with company and client requirements
• Confident with the ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment
• Has a desire to learn and develop within the role

Skills

Rigging & lifting

Safety certification

Height training

Risk assessment

Education

CCNSG safety passport or equivalent

Level 3 Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads or equivalent

Opito Stage 3-4 Assessment/reassessment

Working at Heights level 2

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Rigger for a shutdown project in Teesside. The role involves high‑quality rigging on critical equipment, with safety‑focused execution in confined spaces and at height during a fast‑paced outage.

The ideal candidate will have documented trade evidence, CCNSG safety passport, a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent, and specific training in working at heights and risk awareness. A strong safety record and ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team are essential.