Riggers/Erectors - Syngenta, Huddersfield

Altrad are the critical human infrastructure that enhances the lives of millions, by the value-added solutions it provides in support of the nation’s vital assets. Altrad aspires to be the most trusted and valued support services company – learning from the ingenuity of its 7, people in the UK & Ireland, to deliver extraordinary outcomes for its clients.

With over 7, people working for Altrad across the UK and Ireland, no two days are ever the same. We serve a wide range of industry sectors; we strive to be the best we can be – everyday. At Altrad you will be rewarded with the opportunity to build a progressive career, in a company who values your ingenuity, creativity and ambition. Are you ready to accept our challenge?

This is a fixed term project contract starting 16th September to the end of October

Working Pattern: 6 days 9.5 hours per day

25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata)

Pay rate: NAECI - £21.27

As a Rigger, you will be responsibleto set up lifting equipment and erect working platform for use in construction, maintenance and repair of engineering plant and machinery.

Roles and Responsibilities
Ascertain job requirements from drawings or other specifications including lifting studies/plans. 
Inspect items to be moved, determine weight and decide on type of equipment to be used. 
Erect jib, derrick or similar hoisting equipment using winches as necessary and to install lifting tackle such as ropes and pulleys etc. 
Attach slings, chains or other grappling equipment to the item to be moved and to connect to hoisting equipment. 
Direct equipment operator to move object to required position. 
Splice wire and fibre ropes. 
Operate hydraulic jacking equipment and move objects on rollers. 
Trained and operate a Forklift Truck as per site/client requirements 
Adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment. 
Use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements including all relevant training/certification requirements. 

What we are looking for:

Approved Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3

Ideally Experience working at syngenta previously

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…