Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities are split into 2 seasonal blocks:
Summer (May-Sep):
Be present at the events and customer sites c. 2 months on the road, July and August mainly. Company Caravans are provided for staying on site where necessary.
Organise the delivery of products by truck, unloading and sighting by HIAB or unloading by Site Telehandler (third-party) and delivery of the services by other contractors necessary to commission per deadline
Organise cleaning staff arranged by the event or ourselves, and quality check, carry out some cleaning works yourself, depending on the event. Regular maintenance checks and repairs are necessary.
Work with the events production team and their subcontractors and keep the customer and management updated on progress regularly
Decommission units, make safe for transport and deal with load-out
Winter (Sep-Apr):
Devising various projects to identify upgrades or refurbishment requirements on the units
Carrying out basic electrical, plumbing, metal work, woodwork and various other tasks over the winter period
Organising routine maintenance and overseeing outside contractors where necessary, performing additional cleaning, electrical, plumbing and gas works on the units. Organising maintenance of the company vehicle.
Log maintenance of each unit and do comprehensive testing again with outside contractors, where necessary, to ready the units for the next summer season
Conducting Site Visits to scheduled event locations to familiarise yourself with the event site load-in and load-out routes and installation design and locations. Also, meeting in person and building relationships with the Event Production and Site Management teams. Be best prepared to deliver a high-quality service.
Knowledge, skills and qualifications:
Essential
Time served as a mechanical apprentice or equivalent work experience
Have proven work experience in mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering field
Evidence of previous relevant projects completed
Have experience in electrical wiring & basic plumbing
Must have high energy, be flexible, focused and be able to think on your feet and be able to thrive in high-pressure environments and relish a challenge
Excellent time and energy management skills, as you will be in high-energy environments
Full clean driving licence
Have a category BE or CE licence
Ability to work on your own as well as in a team
Desirable
Some experience in metal and woodwork with basic construction knowledge/experience
Previous gas boiler experience
Telehandler License and experience driving the same
Previous experience working in the events industry or industries utilising similar skills and attitudes as set out above
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 DOE
Benefits: bonus, company vehicle and phone, 40 days of holiday included. BH, food and accommodation for onsite work
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year