Rigger

Key Responsibilities
Riggers typically:

Inspect, prepare, and maintain lifting equipment, including cranes, slings, pulleys, and winches

Set up, align, and level machinery or structural elements and direct their safe movement

Collaborate with teams to lift, transport, and position heavy loads while ensuring worker safety

Follow operational and safety procedures such as LOLER compliance, wearing protective equipment, and supervising rigging activities

Maintain accurate records, report faults, and perform routine maintenance on rigging gear

Qualifications and Skills

Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or vocational training in rigging or mechanical/engineering disciplines

Certifications such as OPITO Stage 1–4 for offshore or industrial rigging or equivalent industry-approved qualifications

Physical fitness, strong hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work at height or in outdoor environments

Technical knowledge of lifting equipment, load dynamics, and mechanical principles

Good communication, team coordination, and problem-solving abilities

You must have NVQ level 3 for this job role