St Ives Personnel

Experienced Level 1 & 2 Riggers wanted for wind/heavy lift projects- safe rigging, crane support and turbine installs.

  • High Risk Work Licence (Rigging RI/RA)
  • Working at Heights
  • Elevated work platform
JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Rigging & lifting operations
  • Select and inspect rigging equipment (including slings, shackles and chains) to ensure suitability and safety.
  • Fit, attach and remove rigging equipment to loads according to specifications and load charts.
  • Signal, direct and communicate with Crane Operators to ensure safe lifting, moving and placement of loads.
  • Monitor load stability during lifting operations and make necessary adjustments to ensure safety.
  • Dismantle, store and maintain rigging equipment after use.
  • Assist with assembly/dismantle and relocation of SANY SCL10000, including supporting crane movements between hardstands and project areas.
  • Support installation and offloads of turbine components in line with project/OEM requirements.
Safety & compliance
  • Conduct pre-lift inspections of equipment, loads and surrounding areas; identify and control hazards.
  • Comply with safety regulations, standards and site procedures; participate in safety meetings, training and drills.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards and report hazards, near misses, incidents and equipment issues promptly.
Teamwork, equipment & reporting
  • Work closely with crane operators and site teams to coordinate lifts and daily activities.
  • Operate site equipment as required (e.g., telehandler, EWP, light vehicles/trucks, plant).
  • Complete required paperwork: inspections, lift-related records, checklists and reports.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Level 1 Rigger Qualification
  • EWP ticket
  • Working at Heights
  • High Risk Work Licence – Rigging (RI/RA)
  • White Card
  • Minimum C Class licence
Level 1 Rigger – Experience
  • Entry-level rigger experience (trade / wind / TA background favourable).
  • Clear pathway to develop—after successful probation, progression can be reviewed against Level 2 criteria.
Level 2 Rigger– Essential qualifications
  • EWP ticket
  • Working at Heights
  • High Risk Work Licence – Rigging (RI/RA)
  • White Card
  • Minimum C Class licence
Level 2 Rigger – Experience
  • Minimum 5 years rigging and/or crane industry experience (construction, renewables, oil & gas, heavy lift).
Desirable (both levels)
  • HC or MC licence, ideally with oversize / multi-combo experience.
  • High risk crane licence (C1/CO) (Level 2 desirable).
Skills & attributes (both levels)
  • Strong rigging and lifting fundamentals: load control, rigging techniques, and understanding of load charts/dynamics.
  • Ability to read and interpret lift studies and engineering drawings.
  • Clear communication and signalling, good problem solving, and high attention to detail.
Physical requirements
  • Comfortable working at heights and in varied weather; physically fit with ability to lift/move up to ~20kg as required.

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