Event Rigger Romford, England
Job description
Arena EMEA is temporary event solutions company, designing and delivery complete environments and infrastructures for the most prestigious live events across the UK, Europe, Middle East & Asia. The division’s offering includes temporary structures, seating, scaffolding, interiors, tableware, furniture, and ice rinks. Our clients include: The PGA Tour, Wimbledon, ITV, Kensington Palace, Cheltenham Festival, and more…
We are currently looking for Seating Riggers to join our growing site team on full-time permanent basis.
In this role you will visit prestigious sites across the UK and abroad to erect and dismantle temporary and permanent grandstands, in accordance with project specific plans and CDM regulations for a range of different events throughout the UK. The grandstands vary in size from a small 2-3 hundred stand to several thousands, taking 1-2 days to many weeks to complete.
The core hours are 40 hours per week. Given the nature of the business there is plenty of opportunities to earn overtime at enhanced rates, especially over the peak season.
If you are interested in a career in construction / event services, this is a perfect opportunity to start or develop your career. Full training will be provided.
Main responsibilities:
- Working with seating and scaffolding systems.
- Carrying out physical labour on site.
- Working in a busy construction environment with heavy plant movement, working at height and in all weathers.
- Under supervision - reading and working from site specific plans and layout drawings.
- Loading and unloading of trucks.
- Adhere to site rules, CDM regulations, safe systems of work and company procedures at all times.
Successful candidate will be:
- Physically fit and able to work at heights.
- Willing to commit to long hours and overnight stays.
- Good work ethic and drive to progress.
- Good time keeping.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Professional attitude and conduct.
Desired Qualities:
- Modular scaffolding experience.
- CSCS card
- Plant certificates.
- Driving license.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We offer competitive pay and benefits which include:
- Accommodation and Overnight Allowance when staying away from home
- Training and development opportunities
- Cashback Healthcare Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 25 days of holidays + bank holidays
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Long Service Awards
- Discounts and cashback deals through our partner portal.
Arena is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to provide additional support for those leaving care by offering them employment opportunities, mentoring and pastoral support.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
