Trainee Rigger

**Trainee Rigger NEC**

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.
- 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.**

**What we offer**:

- Plus Group Bonus Scheme
- 25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays
- Free Onsite parking
- Free lunch when office based or on site
- Potential home working options for part of the week
- Pension matching up to 7%
- We will provide you with a Life Assurance cover if you are actively contributing to the NEC group personal pension plan and have joined at the first opportunity or within 12 months of becoming first eligible
- 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.