Rigger (TVC)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job title: Rigger
Ref No: REPLACEMENT_STRING118920
Location: Easington, Hull
Duration: 6-8 Weeks
Start: April 2023
Wood is looking to speak to Riggers with experience in the Oil, Gas and Chemical industry for a shutdown at our clients in Easington, Hull
Purpose / Role
- To deliver a high quality, consistent and competent rigging / lifting construction service in accordance with Project Company requirements, standards and procedures whilst conforming to UK Regulations and Standards
- To support overall delivery of company goals and schedule
- To ensure all that all rigging / lifting activities are completed in a safe manner ensuring no detrimental impact to personnel, fabric or environment
- Demonstrable relevant experience in rigging & lifting operations
Key aims and objectives
- Read, understand and implement all applicable Project / Company requirements, standards and procedures and ensure that all rigging / lifting activities are completed in compliance with the applicable National Regulations and Standards and to a high standard of safety
- Perform rigging / lifting duties as requested by the Project / Company, ensuring that all lifting equipment and accessories are utilised in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions and/or recommendations
Prime responsibilities and duties
- Understanding of and development of lifting plans to enable the execution of rigging / lifting duties
- Provide support to other trades / disciplines where required, or form part of an integrated multi-discipline team
- Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments to ensure rigging / lifting activities are completed in a safe and controlled manner
- Raise awareness of conflicting activities or unforeseen difficulties which could affect rigging / lifting operations
- Raising applicable Permit to Works in order to complete work scope in a controlled and safe manner
- Select appropriate lifting accessories and ensure they are attached / detached between the load and lifting equipment in a correct and safe manner
- Use clear and unambiguous hand / radio signals to safely direct the actions of a crane manoeuvring loads of various weights and dimensions
- Carry out routine checks on lifting equipment and accessories in accordance with the prescribed maintenance procedure and ensure they are in a serviceable condition before and after use
- Demonstrable experience in rigging & lifting operations on plant shutdowns
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with other team members and disciplines
- Demonstrate commitment to safety
- Flexible and able to comply with company and client requirements
- Confident with the ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Has a desire to learn and develop within the role
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Appropriate documented evidence confirming the trade.
- CCNSG safety passport.
- Level 3 Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads or Engineering Construction Capital Plant Steel Structures
- Wood mandatory training: Induction, Working at Height, Risk Awareness.
- COSHH Awareness.
- Lifting Equipment Inspection.
- Rigging Loft Management.
- Working at Heights level 2
- OPITO 3/4
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Rigger (TVC) roles across Wood Plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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