Tower Painting Riggers

CLC is one of the UK’s leading property maintenance and refurbishment groups with a turnover of c.£250m, around 1,000 employees and a national presence serving sectors such as social housing, defence, hotel and leisure, healthcare, education, and more.

We are looking for experienced Tower Painting Riggers / QA Checkers to support transmission tower painting works across multiple sites throughout the UK.

Working on high-voltage transmission infrastructure (33kV-400kV), this role supports specialist access, rigging and quality assurance activities in line with strict safety and compliance standards. Candidates must have prior experience working on transmission or distribution towers and a strong understanding of maintaining Safety from the System.

This role involves working away from home on a rotational basis, typically including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

Deliver tower rigging works including installation and removal of fall arrest systems and associated materials (typically up to 65m height)

Complete site risk assessments and ensure all works are carried out in line with company RAMS and safety procedures

Apply and remove portable drain-earths to dead conductors in accordance with the Drain Earth Control system

Identify, assess and report structural or coating defects on transmission towers

Inspect and maintain PPE including fall arrest and tower rescue systems

Navigate to and access remote work locations safely, following agreed access routes

Conduct quality assurance inspections of preparation and painting works, carrying out minor rectification where required

Measure coating Dry Film Thickness (DFT) using Paint Inspection Gauges (PIG), maintain photographic evidence and complete QA certification in line with client specifications

About You

Previous experience working on transmission or distribution towers (essential)

Knowledge of Safety from the System procedures

Comfortable working at height

Full UK driving licence (towing experience advantageous)

Willingness to travel and work away nationwide

Strong safety-first mindset and attention to detail

Ability to work within a structured and compliance-driven environment

What We Offer

Competitive rates (dependent on experience) plus benefits including:

Trainee Rigger £160 progressing to £180 p/d

Experienced £190 p/d

Advanced Rigger (Performance Related Enhancement) £200 p/d

Annual bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Structured rotational working pattern

Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects

Supportive team environment within a reputable contractor

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and other critical properties. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know