Job Description

Company: AIS Vanguard Ltd

Job Title: Foreman Rigger/Rigger/Mechanical Fitter

Reporting Branch Manager

Location: Bellshill Glasgow

Salary:

The Company

Ainscough Industrial Services is one of the UK's largest privately-owned industrial engineering companies and supports five subsidiary businesses; AIS Vanguard Ltd; AIS Wind Energy Ltd, AIS Eurelo Ltd, VIG 2019 Ltd and Flegg Projects (FFM Engineering Ltd), providing comprehensive engineering services to various industries, including Machinery Installation and Relocation, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Machinery Specialists, Technical and Heavy Lifting, and Wind Turbine Generator Construction. Our operations extend nationally and internationally, serving clients on a global scale.

Our current strategic focus is on sustainable growth achieved through closer integration between our UK and European machine-moving businesses. Between the four companies there are 10 UK offices and 4 international offices in: Germany (2), Poland, and the Czech Republic, with ambitious plans for further expansion in the coming years.

AIS Vanguard Ltd undertake a wide range of complex and unique engineering projects, within a diverse range of industries including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, paper, printing, power, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, packaging, and many more.

AIS are a well-equipped professional business that holds a large stock of specialized lifting and installation equipment designed to carry out our specialized engineering tasks allowing you to carry out your duties safely.

Purpose of the Role

This is a brilliant opportunity to hone your technical expertise and take your next step with a forward-thinking organization.

At Ainscough Industrial Services, we take our business seriously and are committed to providing excellence in their driving service and delivering the very best for our customers.

You will have the chance to make a positive, lasting impact on the success of the company and get involved with a wide range of projects and potentially build a long-standing career.

About the role

AIS Vanguard Limited are looking for reliable, experienced Fitters & Riggers to work from our Scottish Branch based in Bellshill. Works are primarily in the Central Belt of Scotland, but cover works throughout Scotland, the UK & Europe. Some travel will be required.

The work involved is typically machinery installations/removals, factory moves, heavy or technical lifting projects or any project requiring the movement of machinery, plant and associated ancillaries.

The content of the projects can include any or all the following disciplines: - heavy lifting, mechanical assembly/disassembly, electrical works, industrial pipework, shipping, packing, demolition or any other required activity.

Group wide you would be joining a professional company currently employing over 200 skilled staff throughout the UK and Europe.

AIS Vanguard is a well-equipped business that holds a large stock of specialized

lifting and installation equipment designed to carry out our specialized engineering tasks allowing us to carry out our duties safely.

Main Duties

Working to pre-prepared RAMS Adhering to relevant health & safety rules & requirements Correct use of tools & lifting/handling equipment Assembly & disassembly of machinery, plant & equipment Jacking, skating, hoisting, skidding various loads Working within set time budgets Complete relevant company paperwork relating to safety & assets Ensuring the correct presentation of yourself & your equipment
This list is not exhaustive, and you will be required to undertake other duties as directed by your manager.

Qualifications/Skills/Competencies

SSSTS/SSMTS Safety Passport

Accredited Forklift Truck/Telescopic Handler

Accredited Slinger Signaller

Accredited Machine/Load Moving

Accredited Access Platform Qualifications

About You

A strong safety ethos

Good teamwork skills

A positive and enthusiastic attitude

A full driving license

A drive to succeed & be the best

A can-do attitude

You must also align with the company's core values

Teamwork

No Nonsense

Commitment

Attention to Detail

Hard Work

Fairness

Additional Benefits:

Overtime for out of hours working

Travelling paid as working time

Lodge & Meal Allowance

Pension

Death in Service benefit [2 x basic salary]

Critical illness cover

"All personnel have responsibilities to apply the requirements of IMS systems and to make a positive contribution to constantly improve our QESH performance."

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.64-20.69 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Forklift: 2 years (required) Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (required) Rigging: 2 years (required) Electrical: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2025
Expected start date: 25/08/2025