Rigger

Job ID: 30665
Position - Rigger
Location - Wilton, Redcar 
Project -Shutdown 
Duration - 3 Weeks 
Start - 05 September 2026

Wood is seeking experienced Shutdown Pipe Welders to support a planned outage based onsite in Teesside.

This is a hands-on role suited to highly skilled Riggers with proven experience working within fast-paced shutdown environments, carrying out high-quality Rigging on critical equipment. 

Candidates must be safety-focused, quality-driven, and comfortable working in demanding environments, including confined spaces and at height, while delivering work to tight shutdown schedules.

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

You are an experienced Rigger with a strong background in industrial shutdowns, power generation, energy, petrochemical, or heavy process environments. You proven experience and produce work to the highest quality standards under demanding outage schedules.

Essential

• Appropriate documented evidence confirming the trade.
• CCNSG safety passport or equivalent. 
• Level 3 Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads or Engineering Construction Capital Plant or  Steel  Structures or equivalent or Opito Stage 3 -4 Assessment/reassessment
• Wood mandatory training: Induction, Working at Height, Risk Awareness.
• Working at Heights level 2
• Working at Heights and confined space will be a requirement for this position

      Desirable

• COSHH Awareness.
• Lifting Equipment Inspection.
• Rigging Loft Management