Seasonal Rigger - Job Description
Reporting to: Designated Lead Foreman (on a specific build)
Location: Onsite based with occasional time in the Fews Marquees yard
Fews Marquees
Award-winning Fews Marquees are proud to have a reputation for service and quality.
With a large and modern hire stock Fews Marquees delivers cutting edge, bespoke, temporary structures, and for over 18 years we have been creating solutions for corporate clients, third party providers, educational and government organisations to bring their events to life.
Purpose of the Role
To work as part of a designated team to deliver the construction and dismantle of marquee structures on designated jobs, on time, to specification and to budget, as directed by the Designated Lead Foreman.
To safeguard health and safety on site and while loading and unloading at all times, both personally and in relation to clients and the team.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
- To work as part of an experienced team of Foremen and Seasonal Riggers
- To build and deconstruct marquee structures at designated site locations and ensure that all:
--- Tasks allocated are accurately carried out in accordance with instruction and timeframes set by the Lead Foreman
--- Procedures are followed (company and legislative)
--- Health and safety rules are observed
--- Safety equipment is worn and used at all times, in accordance with company and legislative policies and procedures
- To attend team briefings (toolbox talks) prior to any jobs commencing and debriefing meetings following every dismantle
- To attend mandatory training and health and safety briefings when required
- To ensure all vehicles are loaded at the yard, in accordance with the Warehouse Manager’s instructions (when required to do so)
- To ensure all vehicles are reloaded on site, at the end of every job in accordance with the Lead Foreman’s instructions
- To take part in the cleaning of all equipment when required, as instructed by the Lead Foreman or Warehouse Manager
- To park vehicles properly and speed restrictions observed, when driving a company vehicle or private vehicle on company property
- To treat all company equipment and vehicles with care and respect
- To assist other team members when appropriate for the benefit of the company
- Perform additional duties as delegated by the Designated Lead Foreman or Head of Operations
- Adherence to the financial authority matrix at all times, in addition to company and legislative policy and procedures
Expected Conduct & Behaviours
- Hard working with a sound work-ethic
- Physically fit
- Polite and professional to clients and colleagues alike
- A positive attitude
- A sense of humour
- flexible in approach with a willingness to work with colleagues to find solutions
- Committed to delivering exceptional customer service (internally and externally)
Health & Safety
In accordance with the company’s health & safety policy, all employees are responsible for ensuring they co-operate with supervisors and managers on health and safety matters. Where instructed health & safety clothing and footwear should be worn.
In addition, as an employee you must not interfere with anything provided to safeguard your health & safety. You must take reasonable care of your own health and safety; and report all health and safety concerns to an appropriate person (as detailed in the company’s health & safety policy statement).
Working Hours
Flexible hours based on marquee hire bookings with typical hours between 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday and additional hours on marquee builds as dictated by seasonal demand.
Availability to work weekends and bank holidays is an integral part of the job, particularly during peak summer season, where our volume of work enables a highly attractive level of take home pay.
Job Type: Full-time, Summer Season, with opportunities for part-time term-time work
Salary: £8.00/hour (unless over 25)