Explore work as high rigger. This page gives a simple overview of temporary suspension structures for performance equipment, practical skills, map context and ways to continue in Job Explorer.
High riggers assemble, hoist and maintain temporary rigging structures at height so performance equipment, loads or performers can be suspended safely.
In job descriptions, look for truss construction, chain hoists, rope access, rigging plots, working at heights, emergency response, power distribution, equipment storage and cooperation with ground riggers.
High rigger work is practical, technical and risk-focused. It involves assembling truss, hanging hoists and working above a stage, arena or outdoor site so loads and performers can be supported during production.
Important skills include work-at-height safety, chain hoists, truss construction, rigging plots, performance equipment, emergency response, first aid, power distribution and careful equipment storage.
Salary context depends on height work, live-event pressure, load responsibility, travel, irregular hours, specialist rescue skills and whether the role designs rigging plans or follows prepared plots.
Development can move from ground rigging and equipment handling into high rigging, circus or concert rigging, rigging design, technical resource coordination or safety supervision.
Check whether the vacancy names the venue type, loads, hoists, rope access, rescue expectations and planning responsibility. A clear advert states how work at height is controlled.
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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rigger (7215.2)
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/19cb84ca-952e-4f33-b31a-c918db074a6e |
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| ESCO code | 7215.2.3 |
| ISCO group | 7215 |
| Concept type | Occupation |