Machinery Mover / Rigger
Leeds, UK
Role Context:
Based from Leeds and working across the UK (and sometimes internationally), you will join an experienced team who are responsible for installing a wide variety of machinery.
The role will involve installing brand new equipment for top end clients within process industries, primarily the food and beverage manufacturing sector. We work across a variety of industries so one week you may be assisting in the installation of a new brewery or distillery, and the next you may be helping to negotiate a tight factory floor to position a 13T process skid.
The position will involve working within a team of Machinery Movers and day to day responsibilities will include removing and relocating existing older machinery, working with cranes and specialist lifting equipment, loading and unloading equipment, and general site maintenance when required.
The position is hands-on and will involve lifting and manoeuvring heavy items in the safest way possible, therefore requiring a good level of physical fitness. You will be required to work in all weather conditions and travel with your team throughout the country.
Key accountabilities and deliverables:
Working as part of a close-knit team to provide assistance in the installation, removal and relocation of heavy and specialist equipment, ranging from precision machine tools to robust distillery holding tanks.
Working in a variety of industrial and commercial customer environments, on a variety of jobs from straightforward installations to complex machinery relocations.
Travelling and working across the UK and Europe to remove, pack, load and transport both old and new equipment.
Operating in the safest, most efficient and reliable way possible for our customers.
Liaising with colleagues and clients on a daily basis, communicating and building professional and amicable relationships with the people you interact with.
Working to the highest safety standards, complying with safe work systems and standard procedures, and maintaining a high level of housekeeping throughout any work area.
Apply Here- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
- Hours: You will work an average of 50-55 hours per week
- Requirements: Machinery movement experience (including knowledge and experience of chaining heavy plant) is required to be considered for this role. A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
- Desired: Knowledge and experience of chaining heavy plant and tickets such as Lift Supervisor, Slinger Signaller, FLT licence, HIAB, CPCS cards are beneficial
- Application Deadline: 26 February, 2026
