SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
1. Trainee Rigger for heavylift and transport projects
2. Salary £13.46 per hour. OTE £35,000 per year.
3. Working from our HQ in Thornaby, UK with regular travel required
Your main responsibility will be to work within a multi-disciplined team carrying out Rigging, SPMT and Jacking/Skidding duties.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, all positions are permanent. We are open to receiving applications from candidates based throughout the UK.
Please note, on occasion you may be required to attend our Teesside and/or Hixon Depot.
These roles are specifically for applicants without any tickets and looking to enter the heavy lifting industry.
We are looking for candidates who are looking to secure a long-term, permanent career with Mammoet. We invest heavily in the training and development of our staff in order to help them progress therefore longevity is incredibly important to us.
These roles attract a high volume of applications, we would appreciate your patience during the selection process. All applicants will be contacted individually within 15 working days with an outcome.
Travel throughout the UK and Europe will be required.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
4. Assemble lifting gear in accordance with rigging plans.
5. Attach loads to crane hooks by use of lifting equipment including spreader beams, lifting beams, chain hoists, ensuring load balance, security and integrity.
6. Bank the crane by use of recognised signals to safely direct the load to different types of locations.
7. Manual handling activities.
8. To work as part of the Jacking/Skidding team.
9. Assist with the maintenance of Mammoet equipment.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
10. Experience working in an outdoor environment
11. Experience of travelling as part of your role would be desirable
12. Forklift, MEWP, safety passport tickets are desirable.
13. Valid UK driving licence.
14. Willingness to travel and work throughout the UK.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
15. Salary £13.46 per hour (plus overnight allowance and overtime rates)
16. 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
17. Buy and sell holiday scheme
18. All PPE and workwear provided
19. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
20. Employee wellbeing programme with EAP and counselling available
21. Life assurance
22. Company pension
23. Access to high street savings and discounts plus more on our online platform!