Contact Ryan Rainey | [email protected] | 028 7032 6600
Lead Rigger - North Coast Area - Full Time
Would you like to join a leading Entertainment provider across UK & Ireland? Are you looking for a role that offers variety, customer interaction and opportunity of working with latest industry equipment? Apply today to find out more.
This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of on-site teams to ensure the efficient installation and de-rig of marquee structures, delivered on time and to specification. The successful candidate must be hands-on, have excellent communication skills, and possess experience in managing and leading teams.
About the role:
- £Competitive pay rates
- 40+ hours per week
- Comprehensive training provided
- Early mornings and late nights as and when required
You will manage the day-to-day operations on-site, liaising directly with clients to ensure their expectations are met and all necessary paperwork is completed. In addition to overseeing marquee installations and de-rigs, you will supervise and coordinate your team’s work, ensuring timely completion of all tasks. This includes managing seasonal staff and marquee riggers, overseeing stock management, and ensuring the yard remains organised and efficient.
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Safeguarding health and safety on-site and during loading and unloading, ensuring a safe working environment for both the team and clients.
- Manage a team of Riggers and Seasonal riggers on site, maintaining motivation to work efficiently and keep a positive attitude
- To take overall responsibility of the installation and derig of marquee structures at specified sites across the NI ensuring build timelines and health and safety are maintained, and all tasks are effectively delegated to ensure efficient installation and derig.
- To ensure all vehicles are loaded correctly at the yard before leaving for any client site..
- Provide exceptional guest services by addressing client inquiries and concerns promptly and courteously.
- Work as part of a team and take responsibility for your own workload, be organised and use initiative.
- Set up and dismantle rigging equipment in accordance with safety regulations and project specifications.
- Inspect rigging gear, including slings, shackles, and hoists, to ensure they are in good working condition.
Experience needed for this role:
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience managing / leading a team in the event, construction or similar industry
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Proven experience in leading a team and working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks at once
- Thorough understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures
- Full driving licence is required
- Confident towing trailers
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Ryan on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.