About the role

Osprey shipping believes that innovative, precision-engineering logistics, by land and by water, can transform the way critical UK infrastructure is built. We bring together the very best multi-disciplinary engineering and delivery team to accelerate projects, enhance safety, and work side by side with clients to solve the most complex construction challenges.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Rigger to support the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of lifting and installation activities across our project environments. Working closely with the wider project team, the rigger will ensure all rigging, lifting and equipment setup tasks are carried out to the highest standards and in full compliance with company procedures and industry regulations. This role is ideal for someone looking to apply their current rigging expertise while contributing directly to the successful delivery of key project milestones.

What You’ll do

·         Carry out site rigging activities in line with Ospreys procedures, RAMS, and engineer-produced lift plans

·         Ensure equipment is set up correctly, used safely and maintained in accordance with operational requirements

·         Complete pre-use checks, report defects, and support basic maintenance tasks

·         Set and check the functioning of the rated capacity limiter and rated capacity indicator

·         Be able to take action to avoid dangerous situations, including stopping operations if necessary

·         Carry out manual handling and maintenance activities

·         Work at heights, with hand/power tools, and near/on water

Skills & Experience

·         Proven experience working as a rigger within heavy lift, construction, industrial, or marine environments

·         Strong understanding of lifting practices, RAMS, lift plans and industry regulations such as LOLER

·         Ability to interpret drawings, risk assessments, duty charts, and technical documentation

·         Competent in the safe set-up an use of cranes, lifting equipment, outriggers and load-spreading systems

·         Confident working as part of a coordinated lift team with clear and effective communication

Benefits

·         20 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

·         Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes

·         Performance-related pay scheme

·         Enhanced parental leave benefits

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         Family friend policies

·         Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

·         Get Active from Aviva – Gym discounts up to 40% off

·         Support your career development through our success management process

If you would like to part of the team or would like to find out more. Please apply!