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Rigger

NAVANTIA UK
Stornoway

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Spanish
Heavy lifting
Rigging
NVQ

Full job description

Company Description

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Job Description

Navantia UK is expanding our team in Arnish, and we’re looking for skilled Riggers to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality heavy lifting operations. If you’re experienced, safety‑driven, and ready to contribute to major engineering and fabrication projects, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of rigging operations, including:

Attachment of loads of equipment to structures or cranes through cables, clamps, chains, and shackles.
Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
Setting, aligning, and levelling heavy equipment machinery.
Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.
Preparing rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
Inspecting rigging before final use.
Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
Manoeuvring loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.
Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.
Communicating with the rigging and construction team.
Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections. Always ensure compliance with company safety procedures
Keeping the work area tidy throughout and after job completion

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 – Moving Engineering Loads or equivalent
Knowledge & understanding of LOLER 98
In depth knowledge of rigging equipment
Ability to work at heights

Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills:

High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines
Build good working relationships

Additional Information

The Package:

Competitive base salary
Company pension
31 days holiday (pro rata)
Life Assurance
L&D opportunities

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

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