Riggers
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Duration
12 months (anticipated)
Start
Mid–late Oct 2026
Rate
Dependent on experience
Accommodation
Provided
Language
English
Working pattern
6 days per week, 10 hours per day — 60 scheduled hours per week.
About the opportunity
Energy Rigging is recruiting experienced trade and specialist personnel for an industrial construction project in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The work spans mechanical and piping installation, lifting operations, welding, quality inspection and health and safety support across an active industrial construction site.
Accommodation is provided. Assignment terms, including duration and start date, are shown in the vacancy details above and will be confirmed during recruitment.
Responsibilities
- Sling and signal loads in accordance with approved lifting plans.
- Select and check suitable lifting accessories before use.
- Use chain blocks, lever hoists and other approved rigging equipment within your competence.
- Assist with the controlled positioning and installation of equipment.
- Maintain clear communication with crane operators, lifting supervisors and installation teams.
- Follow exclusion-zone controls, permit requirements and site safety procedures.
Shared requirements
- Available for the anticipated assignment duration and start date.
- Available for the stated working pattern.
- Able to communicate effectively in English on site.
- Appropriate permission to work in the Netherlands before mobilisation.
- Verifiable employment history, qualifications and relevant certificates.
- Willingness to complete the required site induction and role-specific assessments.
Qualifications and certification
- Valid B-VCA safety diploma, or a formally accepted equivalent, before mobilisation.
- Documented rigging and slinging/signalling training with relevant practical experience.
- VOL-VCA where undertaking an operational supervisory role.
Additional qualifications — depending on assigned duties
- SSVV SOG-P Aanslaan en Begeleiden van Lasten (ABvL), covering slinging and guiding loads, where required for the assigned lifting activities.
- SSVV SOG-P Verplaatsen van Lasten met Hanghijsgereedschap (VVL-H), covering movement of loads with manual lifting equipment, where required for the assigned activities.
- Task-specific work-at-height, fall-protection or MEWP training where those duties are included.
UK and other overseas rigging qualifications may be submitted for review. They must not be assumed to automatically replace Dutch site-required SOG-P qualifications.
Crane operation requires separate competence and authorisation and is not automatically included in this role.
Final certification and site-access requirements will be confirmed during screening.
How to apply
Apply online using the button below, or email your CV and relevant certificates to [email protected].
Please include details of your rigging and slinging experience, B-VCA or equivalent status, and any SOG-P qualifications when applying by email.
Email subject: Rigger — Rotterdam — October 2026
Please include:
- Your CV
- Current location
- Earliest available start date
- Expected hourly or daily rate in euros
- Relevant certificates and their expiry dates
- A summary of your right-to-work status for the Netherlands
Appointments are subject to client approval, verification of experience and qualifications, right-to-work checks and completion of site onboarding. Final assignment arrangements will be confirmed during recruitment.
Vacancy details
Ready to apply?
Apply with your CV and key details. Supporting certificates can be provided during screening.