other Chester, England
Job description
Chester Race Company are recruiting for Event Staff - Barrier Deployment for the 2023 race season at Chester as well as Bangor-on-Dee racecourse! Race days are truly something spectacular to be a part of! This role is exciting and varied, you’ll work events at Chester Racecourse, Bangor-on-Dee racecourse, as well as many other events such as weddings, private events, festivals, national televised awards and shows – all at prestigious venues across the region and further afield!
What’s in it for you?
Flexible working – choose your hours via an app
Weekly pay every Friday
Enhanced rates of pay for race days!
Reward and recognition schemes
Earn money whilst having fun working alongside friends
Work at prestigious events – rub shoulders with celebs!
If successful you will form part of our race day safety and security team, acting as the eyes and ears of the event and above all, providing a level of guest experience people can’t help but recommend.
Chester Race Company is one of the North-West’s most admired brands with an evolving portfolio including three racecourses, our own in-house gaming company ChesterBET, a catering company (Horseradish), Staffing agency (Thyme People), an on-site hotel, and a vibrant city centre pub within the group.
Working as an Event Staff - Barrier Deployment team member you will be responsible for:
Assembling our Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Barriers
Lifting heavy steel objects within a team of 4
Using hand tools to assemble steel barriers
Moving into the role of SIA / Steward once barrier deployment is complete
- At the close of the event, you will then de-rig the barriers
The successful Event Staff - Barrier Deployment team member will have the following:
Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects
A friendly, approachable, and professional manner
Strong customer service skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Our rates of pay (All rates are inclusive of holiday pay)
Barrier deployment rate: 18+ £13.45 per hour
Shift availability
Our shifts vary! You are in control of the hours you work via our staff app.
Race Day timings vary however they are typically 07:30-20:00, or 12:30-22:00 on evening meetings. (Longer and shorter shifts also available)
If you have previously worked as an event crew, barrier deployment, production assistance, steward, traffic marshal, car park attendant, security guard, spectator safety steward or any other relatable role please apply today !
