Rigger, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Rigger to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis based in Leiston

Main Responsibilities:

* Carry out complex rigging, lifting, slinging, and load-handling activities in accordance with lifting plans and method statements.
 
* Select appropriate lifting equipment and accessories, ensuring all are inspected, certified, and fit for purpose.
 
* Assist Appointed Persons and Supervisors in planning and executing lifts, including confined or restricted environments.
 
* Rig and de-rig hoists, winches, chain blocks, and lifting frames as required.
 
* Work with cranes, overhead lifting systems, powered lifting tools, and manual handling aids.
 
* Strictly follow nuclear site safety rules, including SPA/CCNSG, permit-to-work systems, radiological controls, and isolation procedures.
 
* Complete pre-job briefs, toolbox talks, and dynamic risk assessments.
 
* Maintain accurate records of rigging activities, equipment checks, lifting gear registers, and reporting of defects.
 
* Adhere to LOLER, PUWER, and site-specific nuclear safety regulations.
 
* Operate at all times with full awareness of nuclear safety culture, zero-harm principles, and contamination control requirements.
 
* Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to support critical-path outage work.
 
* Respond to lifting and rigging requests to facilitate plant maintenance, component replacement, inspection, or equipment handling.
 
* Ensure all activities are carried out efficiently to support outage schedule demands.
 
* Assist in mobilisation/demobilisation for outage periods, including tools, lifting equipment, and materials.
 
* Communicate clearly with crane operators, supervisors, engineers, and site coordinators.
 
* Support coordination of work fronts during high-pressure outage periods.
 
* Represent the company professionally in a highly regulated environment.
Skills & Experience Required
 
* Recognised Rigger qualification (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Moving Loads, NPORS/NVQ Rigger qualification, or equivalent).
 
* Proven experience in rigging/lifting operations in industrial, engineering, or heavy plant environments.
 
* Strong understanding of lifting operations, LOLER, safe working loads, lifting accessories, and lift planning.
 
* Valid CCNSG Safety Passport (or equivalent nuclear site safety qualification).
 
* Ability to interpret rigging drawings, lifting plans, and engineering instructions.
 
* High attention to detail and commitment to nuclear site safety standards.
Desirable
 
* Prior experience working on nuclear power stations, outages, or other safety-critical sites.
 
* Confined space, working at height, or radiological awareness training.
 
* Slinging and signalling certification.
 
* Forklift, telehandler, or MEWP qualification (if applicable).
 
* Security clearance or ability to obtain BPSS/CTC as required by the site.

* Please note – all CVs will be reviewed and we will comeback to you as soon as we can
* If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date