Rigger

Description

City Calling is recruiting a Rigger / Slinger for a leading specialist lifting and plant company.

Our client is looking for an experienced and reliable Rigger / Slinger to join their Plant Division. The role will focus primarily on ground-based rigging, moving, positioning and securing plant and heavy equipment, working as part of a team to ensure equipment is handled safely and efficiently.

The role

• Rigging, moving, positioning and securing heavy plant, machinery and equipment

• Selecting and safely using slings, chains, shackles and other lifting accessories

• Assisting with the loading and unloading of plant and equipment

• Assisting with the installation, dismantling and relocation of machinery

• Using equipment such as jacks, skates, winches and tirfors where required

• Guiding and manoeuvring plant safely into position, particularly in restricted areas

• Carrying out pre-use checks of lifting accessories and reporting any defects

• Ensuring loads are correctly secured and stable before and during movement

• Working closely with plant operators, supervisors and other site personnel

• Following RAMS, lifting plans and site-specific safety procedures

• Maintaining a clean and safe working area

• Carrying out general ground-based rigging and mechanical handling duties as required

What you’ll need

• Previous experience as a Rigger, Slinger or within plant/lifting operations

• Experience handling and moving heavy plant, machinery or equipment

• Good knowledge of slings, chains, shackles and other lifting accessories

• Understanding of safe lifting, rigging and load-security procedures

• Ability to follow RAMS, lifting plans and site instructions

• Good awareness of health and safety requirements

• Full PPE

• Reliable, physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Nice to have

• CPCS or NPORS qualifications

• Slinger/Signaller qualification

• CSCS card

• Banksman/Traffic Marshall qualification

• Experience within a plant hire, heavy lifting or mechanical handling environment

• Experience using winches, skates, jacks or tirfors

What we offer

• Ongoing work with a leading specialist lifting and plant company

• Weekly pay

• Opportunities for continued work on a variety of projects

• The opportunity to work within an experienced Plant Division team

• Access to City Calling's wider portfolio of construction and engineering clients

Apply now — send your CV and relevant qualifications to City Calling, or call the team for a chat.

City Calling acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. xjnqpsq We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Pay depending on experience

Ad ID: 5419079758