Trainee Rigger

Ortolan Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Trainee Rigger for a field-based role in Braintree, Essex. This full-time position involves supporting the lead rigger with rigging activities, operating heavy machinery, and complying with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and have the ability to work at heights. Competitive salary and benefits package is offered, with an immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Health care cash back scheme

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Working at Height certification desirable.
• Basic medical and fitness requirement (examination required).
• Valid full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare loads that need to be moved.
• Set up and level heavy equipment machinery.
• Install and maintain rigging equipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team building skills

Tools

Rigging equipment

Heavy machinery

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Rigger

Location: Field-based (Head Office and Yard: Braintree, Essex)

Permanent, full-time role: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: competitive plus benefits

Swann Engineering Group Ltd

Swann Engineering Group is an ethical and forward-thinking group where we want our vision and values to not only shape our people but also the environment around us. Our strength comes from our effective corporate governance, diversity of specialist skills and experience but most of all, our excellence in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle under one roof including design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and customer support.

Swann Engineering Group has a proven track record to tackle bespoke engineering projects of any size in any sector from telecommunications, outdoor media, structural and architectural, floodlighting & gantries and defence and radar solutions.

About the role

As a Trainee Rigger you will be required to support the lead rigger in daily tasks such as rigging equipment, operating heavy machinery to erect and install structures and equipment and dismantle rigging after the job. The Trainee Rigger will also be required to attend site surveys and climb down inspections, to support the wider business with site work and installation of steelwork and generally to complete tasks agreed by the business with our clients relating to the building and maintenance of steel structures.

You will be required to communicate with the rigging team leader and to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations are always adhered to.

The role of the Trainee Rigger is a UK-based role, and regular travel and stay-aways are required.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare loads that need to be movedli>
• Set up and levelling heavy equipment machinery
• Prepare rigging equipment including beans, pulleys, clamps and bolts
• Inspect rigging before final use
• Monitor and maintain rigging equipment
• General duties associated with climbing and working at height on antenna mast and tower support structures
• Installation of feeder support systems and TX link supports
• Manoeuvre loads using heavy equipment machinery by hand
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
• Communicate with the rigging team
• Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post rigging inspections

About you

• Working at Height certification desirable
• Certifications in IPAF/First Aid at Height/Site Access Systems/Slinger Signaller desirable
• Able to climb and work safely at height
• Basic medical and fitness requirement (examination required)
• Good communication and team building skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work at heights and noisy environments
• Valid full UK driving licence

What we offer

Competitive salary, pension, health care cash back scheme, 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (salary sacrifice scheme available for additional holiday) and cycle to work scheme.

Immediate start available. Please apply with a CV.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.