The Rigging Supervisor oversees the rigging team and has responsibility for the mechanics of all support rigging, such as scaffolding, ropes, pulleys, and lifting equipment.
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Working Life
The Rigging Supervisor oversees the rigging team and has responsibility for the mechanics of all support rigging. For example, scaffolding, ropes, pulleys and lifting equipment.
Role and Responsibilities
- Work with the construction managers and set designers to establish and develop the types of rigging needed for various sets, locations, and scenes.
- Responsible for installing, lifting, and suspension equipment, such as wire and fibre ropes, winches, pulley blocks, chains and slings.
- Building and dismantling access and support scaffolding and positioning and removing specialised ladder equipment in order to access the rig.
- Read and interpret technical and digital drawings and calculating the stresses and loads of equipment on various structures.
- Assess the quantities of stock and numbers of crew needed to carry out the different builds before building begins.
- Ensure that there are enough materials in stock to ensure a smooth workflow according to the production’s required schedule.
- Ensure the safety of crew and cast.
Works with
- Director
- Production Designer
- Art Department
- Master Painter
- Master Carpenter
- All of the Construction Team
Qualities - Rigging Supervisor Film & TV
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you need:
Wide knowledge of and experience in rigging products and techniques, including the latest innovations.
Great leadership and interpersonal skills in the management of rigging work and crew on time and within budget.
Good communication with team so that they can complete their tasks effectively.
Excellent health and safety knowledge and awareness, including risk assessment.
Ability to identify and amend inefficiencies to structures and relay this to team.
Ability to work at heights and in all weather conditions.
Up-to-date MEWP license to operate heavy lifting equipment such as boom and scissors lifts.
Interests - Rigging Supervisor Film & TV
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Entry / Progression - Rigging Supervisor Film & TV
Education Route: An Advanced scaffold on set rigging qualification is essential with and up-to-date MEWP license. Health and Safety qualifications are beneficial.
Career Path to Rigging Supervisor: There are no usual career paths for the Rigging Supervisor. Often, they would have worked their way through the rigging and construction department. Several years of onset experience is essential.
Career Path from Rigging Supervisor: Head of Department.
