Rigger

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Rigger to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis based in Hinckley.

Main Responsibilities:

* Carry out complex rigging, lifting, slinging, and load-handling activities in accordance with lifting plans and method statements.

* Select appropriate lifting equipment and accessories, ensuring all are inspected, certified, and fit for purpose.

* Assist Appointed Persons and Supervisors in planning and executing lifts, including confined or restricted environments.

* Rig and de-rig hoists, winches, chain blocks, and lifting frames as required.

* Work with cranes, overhead lifting systems, powered lifting tools, and manual handling aids.

* Strictly follow nuclear site safety rules, including SPA/CCNSG, permit-to-work systems, radiological controls, and isolation procedures.

* Complete pre-job briefs, toolbox talks, and dynamic risk assessments.

* Maintain accurate records of rigging activities, equipment checks, lifting gear registers, and reporting of defects.

* Adhere to LOLER, PUWER, and site-specific nuclear safety regulations.

* Operate at all times with full awareness of nuclear safety culture, zero-harm principles, and contamination control requirements.

* Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to support critical-path outage work.

* Respond to lifting and rigging requests to facilitate plant maintenance, component replacement, inspection, or equipment handling.

* Ensure all activities are carried out efficiently to support outage schedule demands.

* Assist in mobilisation/demobilisation for outage periods, including tools, lifting equipment, and materials.

* Communicate clearly with crane operators, supervisors, engineers, and site coordinators.

* Support coordination of work fronts during high-pressure outage periods.

* Represent the company professionally in a highly regulated environment.

Skills & Experience Required

* Recognised Rigger qualification (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Moving Loads, NPORS/NVQ Rigger qualification, or equivalent).

* Proven experience in rigging/lifting operations in industrial, engineering, or heavy plant environments.

* Strong understanding of lifting operations, LOLER, safe working loads, lifting accessories, and lift planning.

* Valid CCNSG Safety Passport (or equivalent nuclear site safety qualification).

* Ability to interpret rigging drawings, lifting plans, and engineering instructions.

* High attention to detail and commitment to nuclear site safety standards.

Desirable

* Prior experience working on nuclear power stations, outages, or other safety-critical sites.

* Confined space, working at height, or radiological awareness training.

* Slinging and signalling certification.

* Forklift, telehandler, or MEWP qualification (if applicable).

* Security clearance or ability to obtain BPSS/CTC as required by the site.

*Please note – all CVs will be reviewed and we will comeback to you as soon as we can*

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date