Trainee Rigger Birmingham, England
Job description
We have a fantastic and rare opportunity to join our NEC Rigging Team as a Trainee Rigger. This exciting new position will see you join our Rigging Trainee Programme and develop the knowledge and skills required to achieve the industry's National Rigging Certificate.
Under our Rigging Trainee Programme, you will be fully supported to achieve success and be provided with the potential opportunity for career progression. You will have the opportunity to participate in a structured program that will develop your skills and knowledge with real-life experience, working alongside a professional team within the NEC venue and the wider NEC group.
Key Responsibilities
The NEC Group standards are high. Therefore, successful candidates should have:
- A keen interest in the live events industry and an aptitude for learning
- Excellent communication and listening skills, with an ability to adhere to high standards in a stressful and pressurised environment
- An ability to follow development and training schedules
- A flexible approach – regularly working evenings, late nights and weekends will be required.
Please note that this role is in which high-hazard activities, including working at height, are performed. The role holder will need to be comfortable working at height. The role holder will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as part of the NEC Group Substance Misuse Policy.
We Offer:
- Salary £26,000
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 26 after one year, plus all UK bank holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Free lunch on working days
- Pension matching up to 7%
- Private Medical Insurance funded by the company
- Great Learning and Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Dental, Cash Health and Holiday Buy flexible option
- Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits
The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.
Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us
Disclaimer: due to high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. So please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IND2
