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Rigger Jobs in Sellafield

​Rigger

A Rigger is involved in preparing and ensuring the safe transport of heavy machinery and equipment for construction and engineering projects. The Rigger's role can include setting up cranes for major lifts, moving loads to heights or assembling structures at a high level.

To succeed as a Rigger, it's crucial to have strong physical endurance, aptitude for technical specifications, and a demonstrable understanding of safety regulations. A formal qualification, such as a Level 2 NVQ in Moving Engineering Construction Loads for example, is often required.

Employers hiring for a Rigger position typically seek individuals with prior experience in rigging or similar roles, concentrating on their track record of safely and efficiently managing heavy-duty equipment. Practical experience working with cranes or other heavy machinery within the engineering field is a significant advantage.

​Sellafield​

Sellafield is a nuclear facility in Cumbria, England. It covers an area of more than 1,000 hectares and includes an operational nuclear power station and a fuel reprocessing plant where radioactive waste is recycled into new fuel for use in the nuclear industry. Sellafield is presently working on decommissioning four Magnox nuclear power stations located on the site, while safeguarding and managing used fuel from more than 100 reactors during the past 50 years.

Sellafield is in West Cumbria, one of the most beautiful areas of the country to explore. It is surrounded by the Lake District national park, which is an amazing area to visit and attracts many tourists. 

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