Rig Attendant

Overview

This role sits within a piling team working on major infrastructure delivery in Port Talbot, Wales. The business is looking for someone with relevant site experience to support safe and efficient rig operations on a busy project with a strong workload pipeline.

What you will do

• Guide rig movements so the operator always has clear visual direction.
• Support the rig operator during piling setup, including position, levels and vertical alignment.
• Establish and manage exclusion zones around the piling rig.
• Direct the excavator when operating inside the exclusion area and while spoil is being removed.

Additional duties and experience

• Support basic rig upkeep, such as refuelling, where needed.
• Help ensure lifting activities follow the approved lifting plan.

Skills and working style

• A positive, hands-on approach to work.
• Comfortable working closely with colleagues as part of a team.
• Respectful attitude toward other team members.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

A CPCS Skilled Worker Card (Blue) is required.

About the employer

The company is an international engineering and construction organisation delivering advanced infrastructure and building projects across the UK, Middle East and Australia. It has a long history of more than 150 years and places emphasis on certainty, reliability, quality, energy, ambition and teamwork.

Accessibility and recruitment support

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities who meet the essential criteria may be offered an interview. If you need workplace adjustments before interview, these can be discussed in advance. The recruitment process is intended to be accessible, and an alternative application format can be requested by email.