Sappi: Assistant Handyman Rigger

For candidates trying to move from general work into more specialised industrial and technical environments, an assistant position can provide valuable exposure to skilled trades. Rigging is one of those areas, involving the safe movement, lifting, removal and installation of heavy machinery and equipment.

Sappi is recruiting an Assistant Handyman: Rigger to support qualified rigging personnel with lifting equipment, rigging activities and heavy-equipment work within its operations.

Quick Overview

• Company: Sappi
• Position: Assistant Handyman: Rigger
• Field: Rigging / Industrial Maintenance
• Minimum qualification: Matric / Grade 12
• Experience: 3 months as a General Worker
• Additional requirement: Some knowledge of rigging
• Training and development: Available
• Industry: Manufacturing

About the Sappi: Assistant Handyman Rigger Position

The successful candidate will work alongside and provide support to experienced rigging personnel.

The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Rigger and Handyman Rigger with rigging and related activities.

This is a hands-on position that involves transporting rigging equipment, assisting with lifting tackle and participating in the removal and installation of heavy equipment under supervision.

Minimum Requirements

Sappi is looking for candidates with:

• Matric or Grade 12
• At least 3 months of experience working as a General Worker
• Some knowledge of rigging

The relatively short experience requirement makes this particularly interesting for candidates who have gained some industrial or general-worker exposure but haven’t yet accumulated several years of experience.

What Will You Be Doing?

Successful candidates will assist with day-to-day rigging activities, including:

• Loading rigging equipment onto trolleys
• Transporting equipment to work areas
• Returning equipment to the rigging store
• Assisting with the selection of lifting tackle and equipment
• Passing chain blocks, slings and jacks to rigging personnel
• Positioning equipment as instructed
• Collecting spares and equipment from stores
• Using a trolley or forklift to transport items
• Assisting with manual rigging work
• Helping remove heavy equipment
• Helping install heavy equipment
• Maintaining the rigging store

These activities will be performed according to instructions from the Rigger, Handyman Rigger or Foreman.

Exposure to Heavy Equipment

One of the more valuable aspects of this position is the opportunity to assist with the removal and installation of heavy equipment.

This work will take place under the supervision of appropriately experienced personnel.

Candidates should therefore be comfortable working in a practical industrial environment where following instructions and established procedures is essential.

Working With Rigging Equipment

The successful candidate will gain further exposure to equipment such as:

• Chain blocks
• Slings
• Jacks
• Lifting tackle
• Other lifting and rigging equipment

Candidates aren’t expected to independently perform the duties of a qualified Rigger. The position is specifically structured to assist experienced rigging personnel.

Safety Responsibilities

Safety is particularly important when working around suspended loads, lifting equipment and heavy machinery.

The Assistant Handyman Rigger will be expected to identify and report potential safety problems to the:

• Rigger
• Handyman Rigger
• Foreman

Candidates will need to follow instructions carefully and maintain safe working practices while assisting with rigging activities.

Maintaining the Rigging Store

The position also includes responsibility for helping keep the rigging store clean, organised and tidy.

Rigging equipment needs to be properly handled and stored, making good housekeeping an important part of the role rather than simply an additional duty.

What Does Sappi Offer?

Sappi highlights several potential employee benefits, including:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Career development programmes
• Potential travel opportunities depending on the role
• Leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Exposure to a global organisation

For someone looking to build experience within an industrial environment, the learning and development component may be particularly valuable.

Who Should Consider Applying?

This vacancy could suit someone who has completed Grade 12 and already has a small amount of practical workplace experience.

In particular, candidates who have worked as General Workers within manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, construction or other industrial environments and have gained some exposure to rigging should consider the opportunity if they meet Sappi’s requirements.

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How to Apply for the Sappi Assistant Handyman Rigger Vacancy

Candidates should apply through the official Sappi recruitment process associated with the Assistant Handyman: Riggervacancy.

Before submitting your application, make sure your CV clearly shows:

• Matric / Grade 12
• General Worker experience
• Duration of your experience
• Any previous rigging exposure
• Relevant industrial experience
• Current contact information

Candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications according to Sappi’s official recruitment instructions. Apply Now

Closing Date: Not Specified

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