Rigger

Working In; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Working In in Auckland is seeking a skilled Rigger for a permanent full-time role. You will work on heavy machinery installation, rigging, and crane/hoist coordination, ensuring safe and precise positioning of components. This position requires travel and potential out-of-town assignments.

Applicants must have at least 3 years of rigging experience with certification, a Class 5 licence, and a strong reliability. A company medical and drug test are prerequisites for employment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Rigging experience and relevant certification as a Rigger.
• Class 5 licence or equivalent.
• Physically fit and healthy.
• Hard working and reliable.
• A team player and must not have previous criminal conviction.
• Ability to travel and work out of town for lengthy periods as required.
• Overseas applications will be considered for this role.
• A company Medical with Drug test is a prerequisite for employment.

Responsibilities

• Experience in installation and assemble equipment/heavy machines particularly in heavy overweight operations.
• Rigging and operational experience with heavy jacking and hydraulic equipment, especially Hydraulic Gantry Lifting Systems, is critical in this role.
• Direct crane or hoist operators during lifting, positioning, and alignment of metal components.
• Inspect and maintain rigging equipment, lifting devices, and safety harness systems.
• Check completed installations for alignment, stability, and compliance with site safety standards
• Class 5 truck and trailer duties as and when required

Skills

Rigging experience

Rigger certification

Class 5 licence

Physically fit

Team player

Willing to travel

Overseas applications welcome

Education

Rigger certification

Job description

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Our client is one of New Zealand’s leading Heavy Machinery Installation companies, based in Auckland seeking a skilled Rigger role. This is a permanent full-time time position, working a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Experience in installation and assemble equipment/heavy machines particularly in heavy overweight operations.
• Rigging and operational experience with heavy jacking and hydraulic equipment, especially Hydraulic Gantry Lifting Systems, is critical in this role.
• Direct crane or hoist operators during lifting, positioning, and alignment of metal components.
• Inspect and maintain rigging equipment, lifting devices, and safety harness systems.
• Check completed installations for alignment, stability, and compliance with site safety standards
• Class 5 truck and trailer duties as and when required

The position requires the following

• At least 3 years of Rigging experience and relevant certification as a Rigger
• Class 5 licence or equivalent
• Physically fit and healthy
• Hard working and reliable
• A team player and must not have previous criminal conviction.
• Ability to travel and work out of town for lengthy periods as required.
• Overseas applications will be considered for this role.
• A company Medical with Drug test is a prerequisite for employment.