Hands-on Crew

2 weeks ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Silverback Event Crew Full time

Silverback are looking for people to join our existing incredible crew They're a rare breed - do you have what it takes to do this job and to do it to the Silverback standard?

Our crew take pride in their work and thrive on their ability to deliver each job safely and successfully. They are loved by our clients who know when they have Silverback on site with them, their job will run smoothly and on time, if not ahead of schedule.

It would be advantageous if you have experience in crewing live events, but if you are new to the industry and you're keen, well presented and physically fit then you can carve a career with Silverback.

The Coventry Team cover the West Midlands and surrounding areas, working on live events, exhibition and conferences at prestigious venues, on location with TV, Film and Fashion, and sports in stadiums. The work is physically demanding, and the hours can be unsociable BUT you’ll never be bored or in the same space for too long.

**Our core work**:

- Building sets, stages and stands
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Setting up event spaces with furniture, AV equipment, etc.
- Moving props and scenery

**You will definitely be**:

- A positive person with an even more positive attitude
- Physically fit and ready to flex those muscles
- An effective communicator
- Punctual, able to navigate London, and work to schedules (safely)
- Happy to work some scary hours, at weekends, and evenings

**You may also have**:

- Some manual handling/heavy lifting experience
- Experience in the events industry, or similar (maybe film or TV)
- Clean driving license
- Any plant operating licenses (telehandlers, cherry pickers, fork or scissor lifts)

**Why work with us**:

- PAYE or Self-Employed
- Flexible working - you choose your hours
- Auto Pension Enrolment for PAYE

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £11.55-£16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
You may be required to take Covid Tests, wear a mask, and take other precautions as required by out clients.

**Language**:

- Fluent English (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: M/DC/0522