Trainee rigger & machine mover - united kingdom, wigan, manchester

job title: trainee rigger & machine mover

salary: starting rate of £12.55 per hour

location: wigan, wn6

this company is one of the uk's largest privately-owned industrial engineering companies and supports three subsidiary businesses. they provide engineering services to industry covering machinery installation and relocation, mechanical engineering, technical and heavy lifting and wind turbine generator construction on a national & international scale.

this is a brilliant opportunity to learn a new trade in an exciting, dynamic and well-paid long-term career. through on-site experience and offsite training, you'll be offered the opportunity to learn rigging & mechanical lifting skills to take your next step with a forward-thinking organisation in a permanent in-house position.

they take their business seriously and are committed to driving service excellence and delivering the very best for their customers. you will have the chance to make a positive, lasting impact on their success and get involved with a wide range of projects.

they are looking for reliable, hardworking team player to train to become rigger/machine movers to undertake site-based works alongside their teams of experienced tradespeople on jobs throughout the north west and uk.

the work involved is typically involves the movement of heavy plant & machinery using a wide range of specialised tools including cranes, forklift trucks and jacking equipment. the sites are typically construction sites, commercial buildings, factories, or any other location containing heavy equipment.

they are the uk's largest and best-known machinery movement business and the wigan branch is part of a national network that includes locations in london, glasgow, birmingham, rotherham & bristol.

main duties

- working to pre-prepared instructions

- adhering to relevant health & safety rules & requirements

- correct use of tools & lifting/handling equipment

- assembly & disassembly of machinery, plant & equipment

- jacking, skating, hoisting, skidding various loads

- working within set time budgets

- complete relevant company paperwork relating to safety & assets

- ensuring the correct presentation of yourself & your equipment

this list is not exhaustive, and you will be required to undertake other duties as directed by your manager.

about you

apply if you enjoy a challenge and are interested in engineering type work: although not essential, it would be useful if you had some form of previous construction or engineering site experience.

other key skills/qualifications required/preferred:

- a strong safety ethos

- 1 year plus practical site experience (preferred not essential)

- good teamwork skills

- a positive and enthusiastic attitude

- a drive to succeed & be the best

- a 'can do' attitude

benefits:

- guaranteed 39 hours per week but constant overtime opportunity

- travel time to/from site and travelling expenses paid

- 24 days paid annual leave

- pension

- death in service benefit

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