Rigger

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Rigger to join our team and support lifting and rigging operations across construction, industrial, and offshore sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, inspecting, and operating rigging equipment to safely move heavy loads and machinery

This role is Temporary role - Weekly paid - Fully on-site

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and prepare loads for lifting and movement.

• Set up, align, and level heavy equipment machinery.

• Select and prepare appropriate rigging gear (slings, shackles, pulleys, beams, clamps, bolts).

• Conduct pre-use inspections of rigging equipment for wear, damage, and defects.

• Attach loads securely using correct rigging techniques.

• Signal and communicate with crane operators and team members during lifts.

• Maintain and repair rigging equipment as needed.

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including site-specific protocols.

• Dismantle rigging equipment post-operation and ensure proper storage.
   

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in rigging operations.

• NVQ3 in Moving Loads or equivalent.

• CCNSG safety passport or equivalent.

• Familiarity with UK safety standards (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, OSHA).

• Strong understanding of rigging gear and heavy machinery.

• Ability to work at heights and in noisy or harsh environments.

• Good mathematical skills and spatial awareness.

• Physically fit and capable of lifting heavy equipment.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Our Culture: 

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.   

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity. 

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit  to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. 

Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join us then please contact the team

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.