Apprentice - Riggers

Location: North, East, West, South Regions

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Bilfinger UK are looking for candidates to join the business as Apprentice Riggers
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey towards a rewarding career in engineering and industrial services? Then it’s time for you to unlock your potential at Bilfinger, a global leader known for its expertise and innovation, is thrilled to announce the launch of our highly sought-after annual UK wide Apprenticeship Programme.

The training provided will meet the required knowledge, skills and behaviours as required in the Engineering Construction Rigger apprenticeship Standard Engineering Construction Erector/Rigger Level 3 with an expected duration of 36 months

Apprentice & Job Specification

The Engineering construction rigger role encompasses the lifting, moving and positioning of loads during engineering construction projects. It involves, but is not limited to the detailed planning and control of all the elements required to successfully and safely execute and complete the lifting, moving and positioning operation. Riggers are responsible for safely moving loads using static and mobile moving and lifting equipment and accessories. The moving and lifting equipment is diverse and can include specialist equipment such as skids and rollers as well as numerous types of winches, hoists and cranes of various sizes and design.
Rigging is a vital Engineering Construction role, working within strictly defined processes and procedures to exacting standards. This often involves working on major infrastructure projects in various sectors such as the power generation sector, which may use a range of different fuels including coal, gas, nuclear, wind and other renewable fuel sources; oil and gas refining; nuclear waste reprocessing; the processing and production of chemicals; pharmaceuticals; human and animal food; cosmetics; petrochemicals; sewerage, steel mill, the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas and the erection and dismantling and decommissioning of steel structures and engineering construction plant of varying sizes and complexity. Riggers and Erectors often work in hazardous environments which can include working at height, over water and in confined spaces. Riggers and Erectors must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental processes and procedures, this can involve working with other Engineering Construction occupations such as Maintenance Technicians, Platers, Pipefitters and Welders.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4 or better) in English Language and Mathematics is essential
• National (N5) English, Mathematics and science is essential (Scotland only)

Interpersonal Skills

• Individuals need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, IT skills, number skills, analytical skills, demonstrate attention to detail, logical attitude and be a team player

Personal Qualities

• Individuals must be able to demonstrate a willingness and passion to develop skills within industry, be hardworking, confident and organised

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

Engineering & Consultancy | Bilfinger UK Limited | Permanent | Blue-collar workers (Monthly) | Student/Apprentice | Engineering - General