Rigging Technician

The European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. The project includes the most powerful linear proton accelerator ever built, a five-tonne, helium-cooled tungsten target wheel, 15 state-of-the-art neutron instruments, a suite of laboratories, and a supercomputing data management and software development centre. In the context of its history and future as a scientific organisation, however, it is more than the sum of its parts. It is a brand new Big Science organisation and we are building it from the ground up.

About the role 

ESS is now in search of a Rigging Technician to join our small and close-knit Installation and Rigging Group. The group is responsible for providing guidance as well as performing rigging activities such as heavy lifting, handling and crane operations. The team is also implementing general procedures and guidelines for how to work safely with rigging at ESS.

Among the tasks for this position are:


• Performing rigging work in the areas of lifting, assembly and disassembly of equipment on the ESS site and nearby storage areas.
• Providing guidance throughout the organisation within the subject rigging, such as lifting methods as well as installation procedures.
• Performing loading/unloading of materials, maintenance of and minor repairs on lifting equipment as well as reporting faults on materials. It also includes taking care of waste and tools after completion of work.
• Supporting Rigging Lead in continuing to establish the rigging function within the organisation.
• Supporting Rigging Lead in managing the ownership of rigging materials as well as cranes at the facility.

This role requires health and safety and/or security checks, which will be carried out during the recruitment process.

This is a permanent, full-time position, placed in Lund, Sweden, and we need someone who can start as soon as practically possible.

About you  

To be successful in this position you need to have a few years’ experience of similar work, and of the tasks described above. It is an advantage if you have experience with Swedish rules and regulations in this area. You also need a license for forklift and overhead cranes, and a driver’s license of minimum B level.

You feel comfortable communicating in English, as it is the working language at ESS. Knowledge in Swedish is an advantage. 

To thrive in this role we believe that you enjoy communicating and collaborating with people of various backgrounds and areas of expertise, and you know that both patience and a flexible mindset are useful traits. You are solution-oriented, service-minded and strive to meet deadlines, whilst not losing sight of working responsibly and safely with a high quality focus. 

What can we offer? 

Aside from the chance to work at a truly unique "Big Science" project, you can also expect:


• An opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within science.
• A stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.
• A challenging, exciting and fast-paced work environment.
• Market competitive compensation that is individual and differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements.
• 25 days of annual leave, as well as more than 10 days of public holiday and company days off or days with limited working hours.
• Preventative healthcare benefit.
• Monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.
• Focus on work-life balance.


Interested? We sure hope so. 

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website. We will review applications continuously so please submit your application as soon as you can, and by 10 May, 2024 at the latest. 

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/page/hiring-process or contact Recruitment Officer Åsa Ander at asa.ander@ess.eu 

For further information regarding the position, please contact hiring manager Kristofer Falkland at kristofer.falkland@ess.eu 

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Mikael Johansson at mikael.johansson@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at marc.kickulies@ess.eu 

We look forward to receiving your application soon!