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P+S Care and Support

Location:
United Kingdom, Leiston

Category:
Energy

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Job Description:

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

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Expiration:
December 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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