Construction Rigger

Work Location: Auckland Region
Employment type: Full time (minimum 30 hours/per week, workdays from Monday to Sunday), Permanent role
Our pay: $29.66 - $30.00 per hour depending on skills and experience
We are now looking for 3 Construction Riggers to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right people and will allow access into a reputable and experienced company.
Key Tasks Include:
·      Attach loads to rigging machinery to move them from one place to another
·      Perform pulley and block attaching activities
·      Ensure that pulleys and blocks are properly attached to beams, ceilings and pole booms
·      Make sure that the right amount sized bolts and clamps are used for each attachment
·      Handle the movement of heavy equipment with the help of controls
·      Assemble and dismantle rigging equipment at the end of each shift
·      Manipulate rigging lines and hoists in order to control attached heavy equipment
·      Ensure that the selected cables, pulleys and winches are in accordance to the weight of the equipment that needs to be hoisted or moved
·      Communicate with construction staff using verbal communication or hand signals so as to ensure the safety and correct movement of heavy equipment or materials
·      Ensure compliance to safe rigging practices at every step of the rigging process
·      Perform cleanliness and maintenance duties on rigging equipment and tools
·      Ensure that all rigging gear is stored in a proper manner and is ready for the next shift
To be successful you will need to:

Have at least 1 years' relevant work experience, OR
Have a relevant NZ Level 4 qualification 
Be a great team player, be able to follow instructions
Be physically fit and willingness to work hard
Good eye for details and an ability to solve problems practically and effectively
have "can-do" attitude

We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A negative drug test result will be a condition of any offer of employment. Applicants should also not have any past or present criminal conviction. Applicants should have personal reliable transportation to work.
If you are interested in this role, please upload your CV. Applicants for this position should have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa. Please tell us your visa status when applying for this role.