Leyton James Davies
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in rigging, rigging planning, and rope access techniques, ensuring seamless execution of offshore and onshore operations. Demonstrates a strong commitment to health and safety compliance, risk assessment, and adherence to LOLER standards. Proven ability to manage rigging lofts, interpret 2D drawings, and maintain equipment under varying weather conditions. Recognised for leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Career goals include advancing in roles that leverage problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Rigger
Industrial Power & Marine and Kanadevia Inova
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Working at Enfinium Kelvin ERF (Renewable energy waste plant), Encyclis Newhurst ERF (Renewable energy waste plant), British Sugar Factory, Hooton bio power facility, Bedford Rookery South ERF (Renewable energy waste plant)
- Conducted an 8-story boiler panel change-out using rigging equipment, chain blocks, and an overhead gantry crane internally and externally of the boiler.
- Developed detailed lift plans, led toolbox talks, and supervised all lifting operations to ensure safety and compliance.
- Coordinated the removal of 100 ft of 1000mm steam lines and multiple 3-ton butterfly valves, and successfully reinstated new lines using advanced rigging techniques.
- Removed improperly engineered staircases and installed five new staircase levels, including rigging setup and precise structural alignment.
- Worked in confined spaces, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-risk environments.
- Rigging loft management - safe and efficient storage, maintenance, and control of all lifting equipment, ensuring it meets safety and operational standards.
- Structural steel installation including new stairwells and platforms.
- Industrial Power & Marine delivers engineering excellence worldwide. Specializing in pressure systems, boilers, and advanced solutions for marine, offshore, and energy-from-waste sectors
Slinger, Rigger
SLP Project Esso
Hampshire
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted critical safety inspections and checks on lifting equipment.
- Actively participated in safety meetings and ensured compliance with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).
- Reviewed and implemented lifting plans to support safe and efficient operations.
- Experienced in lifting various sizes of equipment and interpreting 2D drawings for rigging and lifting tasks.
- The SLP project replaced an underground fuel pipeline between Boorley Green, Hampshire, and the West London Terminal storage facility in Hounslow
Rope Access Rigger
DSL Derrick services
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted in the decommissioning of the mast and derrick on the Shell Gannet platform.
- Utilised tools such as shark saws, Spitznas cutters, and grinders for dismantling operations.
- Employed rigging equipment, chain blocks, tugger winches, and the floating pole within the derrick to ensure safe and controlled removal.
- Applied rope access techniques to execute tasks with precision and safety in a challenging offshore environment.
- DSL specialises in the decommissioning of platform installation drilling packages, with a strong track record of successful offshore projects
Banksman, Slinger, Rigger
BAE Systems (Naval - Marine)
Portsmouth
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Experienced and skilled rigging and lifting team supervisor, ensuring safe and efficient lifting operations in compliance with industry regulations.
- Conduct critical safety inspections and checks on lifting equipment.
- Actively participate in safety meetings and contribute to risk assessments.
- Create and review lifting plans to ensure safe and precise execution.
- Operate forklifts and comply with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).
- Skilled in lifting heavy and light plates, various equipment sizes, and fleeting objects of different shapes and weights.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting 2D drawings for lifting and rigging operations.
- BAE Systems operates with an annual turnover of £600 million and employs 3,500 staff across five sites, providing a full spectrum of maritime services, including planned maintenance, emergency repairs, and the design and manufacture of naval ships and submarines
Banksman, Slinger, Rigger
Bilfinger
Fawley
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked on the Fawley petrol refinery shutdown, executing lifting and rigging operations in line with technical drawings and lift plans.
- Lifted and moved pipework, gearboxes, pumps, motors, and boilers using chain blocks, hoists, and crane lifts.
- Ensured all lifting operations were conducted safely and efficiently, adhering to industry standards and site protocols.
- Bilfinger provides comprehensive industrial services to the oil and gas sector, delivering end-to-end solutions for onshore and offshore infrastructure, from construction and startup to maintenance and reliability
Rope Access Rigger
OUI Group
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked on the Talisman Fulmar oil rig, overseeing the removal and installation of new caissons from the underdeck.
- Set up and managed rigging operations for dismantling and replacing old pipework.
- Assisted dive vessels with offshore operations, ensuring safe and efficient project execution.
- OUI Scotland Ltd is a specialised lifting and NDT inspection company with Rope Access expertise, providing highly skilled, independent support to the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Construction, and Civil Engineering sectors
Rope Access Rigger
CAN GROUP
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversaw rigging operations for the installation of new rubbing posts and trusses as part of the Flyndre Cawdor Project on the Talisman Clyde oil rig.
- Managed cross-hauling operations to position posts from the crane to upper supporting legs for welding at 200ft, utilizing rope access techniques.
- Assisted with inspections, extensive derrick work, and dive vessel operations, contributing to various platform tasks as required.
- CAN Group is a leading provider of Engineering, Integrity, Inspection, and Maintenance solutions for the global energy industry, delivering integrated asset reliability services tailored to client needs
Rope Access Rigger
Muehlhan Surface Protection Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2014
- My role within Muehlhan was a rope access rigger, I was responsible for moving, cross hauling anything that needed to be renewed or taken away for repair.
- Working offshore, safety was paramount.
- Muehlhan Surface Protection is an international specialist in marine surface protection - for protecting against corrosion of ships' steel surfaces
Supervisor - Banksman, Slinger, Rigger
BAE Systems (Naval - Marine)
Portsmouth
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Lead a team of skilled professionals in the safe handling, removal, installation, and transportation of heavy equipment, including Rolls-Royce gas turbine engines and MAN diesel generators.
- Ensure efficient execution of operations in both on-site and remote environments, often under challenging conditions.
- Collaborate with industry leaders such as Rolls-Royce, General Electric, and Thales to deliver key projects on naval ships.
- Supervised all lifting operations on Type 45 destroyers (2009–2014) and served as a lift supervisor for various other projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining high operational standards.
- Working as a valued skilled team member in a rigging lifting crew.
- Carrying out critical lifting equipment safety inspection & checks.
- Activity participates in Safety meetings.
- Creating & reviewing lifting plans.
- Forklift operator.
- Understand IAW LOLER (Loading Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations).
- Experience of working with heavy/ light plate and lifting various sizes of equipment.
- Experience in fleeting objects of different shapes and weights.
- Interpret and work from 2 dimensional drawings.
- BAE Systems operates with an annual turnover of £600 million and employs 3,500 staff across five sites, providing a full spectrum of maritime services, including planned maintenance, emergency repairs, and the design and manufacture of naval ships and submarines
Slinger, Rigger, Banksman
Pentalver Transport (Maersk Group)
Southampton
01.2002 - 12.2009
- Heavy lifting of up to 45 ton from transport to flat-rack or container.
- Forklift up to 18 ton.
- Pirelli cable drums (45 ton).
- Oil & Gas equipment – Dunlop pipes, Pump stations – Siemens equipment.
- Military equipment – Sensitive information.
- Subsea equipment – Deep Ocean autonomous underwater vehicles, engineering and construction equipment.
- Hyster heavy lifter (45 ton non slewing crane).
- Daily toolbox talks and safety checks of slinging equipment.
- Pentalver transport is based at Southampton cargo port and is a combination of transport storage, inland container logistics, loading and lashing heavy equipment with million-pound contracts ranging from the military to the oil & gas industry
Education
GCSE - English, Mathematics
Wildern Secondary School
Skills
- Rigging
- Rigging Planning
- Rope Access Techniques
- Lifting
- LOLER (Lifting Operations and lifting Equipment)
- Offshore/Onshore operations
- Health and safety compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Maintenance
- Weather Conditions Adaptability
- Rigging Loft Management
- Interpreting 2D Drawings
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Meet Deadlines
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Active Listening
Custom Section
I maintain a high level of fitness through regular gym sessions, climbing, and golf. I prioritise a healthy lifestyle by avoiding alcohol and smoking, ensuring that both my mind and body remain in peak condition., Certification available on request.
Timeline
Rigger
Industrial Power & Marine and Kanadevia Inova
03.2025 - 11.2025
Rope Access Rigger
DSL Derrick services
02.2024 - 02.2024
Slinger, Rigger
SLP Project Esso
01.2023 - 08.2024
Banksman, Slinger, Rigger
BAE Systems (Naval - Marine)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Banksman, Slinger, Rigger
Bilfinger
01.2017 - 12.2017
Rope Access Rigger
OUI Group
01.2016 - 12.2016
Rope Access Rigger
CAN GROUP
01.2014 - 12.2016
Rope Access Rigger
Muehlhan Surface Protection Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2014
Supervisor - Banksman, Slinger, Rigger
BAE Systems (Naval - Marine)
01.2009 - 12.2014
Slinger, Rigger, Banksman
Pentalver Transport (Maersk Group)
01.2002 - 12.2009
GCSE - English, Mathematics
Wildern Secondary School