Rigging Supervisor

AA Euro Group are seeking a Rigging Supervisor to join a leading mechanical contractor renowned for delivering complex packages on high security and technically demanding projects.

This is a long term paye position based on site at Hinkley Point nuclear plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to plan lifts and work with sub-contract mobile cranes including very heavy lift cranes
• Ability to operate overhead cranes
• The ability to assist other trades when required
• Sound knowledge, understanding and application of techniques and equipment within erecting / rigging.
• Effective communication skills
• Adherence to health and safety policy and procedures

Key Requirements:

• To ascertain job requirements from drawings or other specifications including lifting studies/plans.
• To inspect items to be moved, determine weight and decide on type of equipment to be used.
• To erect jib, derrick or similar hoisting equipment using winches as necessary and to install lifting tackle such as ropes and pulleys etc.
• To attach slings, chains or other grappling equipment to the item to be moved and to connect to hoisting equipment.
• To direct equipment operator to move object to required position.
• To splice wire and fibre ropes.
• To operate hydraulic jacking equipment and move objects on rollers.
• To be trained and operate a Forklift Truck as per site/client requirements
• To adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.
• To use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements including all relevant training/certification requirements.

Qualifications:

• Full Apprenticeship or NVQ 3 / Ace Card or equivalent in Erecting (for all Rigging and Erecting tasks) or Moving Loads (for Rigging tasks only)
• CCNSG Safety Passport Training or IOSH Managing Safely
• A minimum of 2 years experience in establishing and executing heavy and complex lifting operations on components such as pressure piping, pressure vessels, tanks, headers, drums and structural steelwork

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

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