Engineering construction erector rigger
Installing and dismantling capital plant steel infrastructure and lifting, moving and positioning loads during engineering construction projects.
Role overview
Engineering construction erector riggers assemble, position, and dismantle the heavy structural steelwork, pipework, pressure vessels, and mechanical plant used in power stations, refineries, chemical plants, and offshore facilities. You will use cranes, lifting gear, and rigging equipment to move and position loads safely in complex industrial environments. It is a skilled trade with strong earnings potential and opportunities to progress into supervision, lift planning, or site management.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
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