Is being a rigger a good fit for you?
Sets up and repairs the ropes, cables and lifting gear used to move heavy loads. Works on building sites, factories, ships and stage shows.
What the work involves
- Tests rigging to make sure it is safe and reliable.
- Signals or calls out directions to workers lifting and moving loads, to keep people and materials safe.
- Moves heavy equipment through narrow gaps and tight spaces using hoists, poles and frames.
- Chooses gear like cables, pulleys and winches to suit load weight and size, site and schedule.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a rigger is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.