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