Rigger

Description:

City Calling is recruiting a Rigger / Slinger for a leading specialist lifting and plant company.
Our client is looking for an experienced and reliable Rigger / Slinger to join their Plant Division. The role will focus primarily on ground-based rigging, moving, positioning and securing plant and heavy equipment, working as part of a team to ensure equipment is handled safely and efficiently.

### The Role

Rigging, moving, positioning and securing heavy plant, machinery and equipment

Selecting and safely using slings, chains, shackles and other lifting accessories

Assisting with the loading and unloading of plant and equipment

Assisting with the installation, dismantling and relocation of machinery

Using equipment such as jacks, skates, winches and tirfors where required

Guiding and manoeuvring plant safely into position, particularly in restricted areas

Carrying out pre-use checks of lifting accessories and reporting any defects

Ensuring loads are correctly secured and stable before and during movement

Working closely with plant operators, supervisors and other site personnel

Following RAMS, lifting plans and site-specific safety procedures

Maintaining a clean and safe working area

Carrying out general ground-based rigging and mechanical handling duties as required
### What You'll Need

Previous experience as a Rigger, Slinger or within plant/lifting operations
Experience handling and moving heavy plant, machinery or equipment
Good knowledge of slings, chains, shackles and other lifting accessories
Understanding of safe lifting, rigging and load-security procedures
Ability to follow RAMS, lifting plans and site instructions
Good awareness of health and safety requirements
Full PPE
Reliable, physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
### Nice to Have

CPCS or NPORS qualifications
Slinger/Signaller qualification
CSCS card
Banksman/Traffic Marshall qualification
Experience within a plant hire, heavy lifting or mechanical handling environment
Experience using winches, skates, jacks or tirfors
### What We Offer

Ongoing work with a leading specialist lifting and plant company
Weekly pay
Opportunities for continued work across a variety of projects
The opportunity to work within an experienced Plant Division team
Access to City Calling's wider portfolio of construction and engineering clients

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Send your CV and relevant qualifications to City Calling, or contact the team for a chat about the role.
Location: Bristol Area
Pay: Dependent on experience

City Calling acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates