Rigger, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position: Rigger (Permanent)
Job Title:

Rigger

Location:

Braintree with UK Wide (Travel & Overnight Stays Required)
Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Rigger to join our team, delivering projects across multiple sectors including telecommunications, structural and architectural steelwork, floodlighting, gantries, defence and radar solutions. This role involves nationwide travel and regular overnight stays and requires candidates to reside within a commutable distance of Braintree.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect and prepare loads for movement

Set up, level, and operate heavy equipment and rigging machinery

Prepare and assemble rigging equipment (beams, pulleys, clamps, bolts)

Inspect rigging equipment before and after use

Climb and work safely at height on masts, towers, and steel structures

Install feeder support systems and TX link supports

Manoeuvre loads using heavy machinery and manual handling

Dismantle rigging and conduct post-use inspections

Support site surveys and inspections as required

Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures

Communicate effectively with the rigging team and team leader

When not on site you will be expected to work at the Braintree office

Requirements (Essential)

Certificate for Working at Heights

IPAF qualification

Ability to climb and work safely at height

Knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery

Physically fit and able to pass a medical assessment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

First Aid at Height

Site Access Systems / Slinger Signaller

Experience in the telecommunications industry

Ability to prepare and work with RAMS, SSOW, and SOW

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

Benefits

Opportunity to work on varied and bespoke engineering projects

Supportive team environment with focus on safety and quality

Ongoing training and development opportunities

To hear more about this opportunity please apply or contact Lauren at Prime Appointments for a confidential discussion.

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