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Rigger (Turnaround Project) - Fawley Oil Refinery, Southampton
Location: Fawley Oil Refinery, Southampton, Hampshire
Duration: 9 Weeks (Turnaround Event)
Start Date: 14 September
Hours: 60 hours per week (6 x 10-hour shifts)
Shift Pattern: Sunday to Friday
Rates:
Monday - Friday: £42.75/hr CIS
Sunday: £76/hr CIS
Accommodation: Allowance for non-local candidates

About the Opportunity
We are currently recruiting experienced Riggers to support a major Turnaround project at Fawley Oil Refinery near Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile shutdown team on a 9-week project within one of the UK’s largest and most complex refinery environments.
Successful candidates will work as part of a professional lifting and rigging team, carrying out rigging operations safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures and industry best practice.
Key Responsibilities
*Carry out rigging and lifting activities in support of turnaround maintenance works.
*Install, inspect and remove lifting equipment and rigging gear.
*Assist with planned lifting operations under the direction of appointed lifting personnel.
*Ensure all lifting activities are completed safely and in accordance with site regulations.
*Conduct pre-use inspections of lifting accessories and equipment.
*Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary shutdown team.
*Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety compliance at all times.
Essential Requirements
*NVQ Level 3 Rigger qualification/certification or equivalent.
*Valid CCNSG Safety Passport (or recognised equivalent).
*Valid UK work authorisation with the right to work in the UK.
*Previous experience working on refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, power generation, or industrial turnaround/shutdown projects.
*Strong understanding of lifting operations and safe working practices.
*Ability to work safely in a high-hazard industrial environment.
Desirable
*Previous experience at refinery turnaround events.
*Additional lifting, banksman/slinger or confined space qualifications.
*Knowledge of refinery permit-to-work systems.
What’s on Offer
*60 hours per week
*9-week turnaround project
*Opportunity to work on a major UK refinery shutdown
*Collaborative and safety-focused working environment
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with copies of your:
*Level 3 Rigger certification
*CCNSG Safety Passport (or equivalent)
*Relevant lifting/rigging qualifications
*Proof of UK right to work