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Tent assembler

Kettering
Quest Employment
Assembler
Posted: 8 June
Offer description

Locations: Northampton & surrounding areas, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, London & Milton Keynes

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Job Type: Full-Time | Temp to Perm
Pay: From £15.00 per hour DOE + overtime & allowances

Quest Employment is recruiting experienced Tent Builders on behalf of a growing and well-established company specialising in large-scale event structures and semi-permanent buildings across the UK and Europe.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile events, sporting venues, exhibitions, hospitality projects, and large-scale temporary structures.

If you enjoy practical work, travelling, working outdoors, and being part of a close-knit team this could be the role for you.

The Role

Youll be involved in the construction and dismantling of temporary structures at sites across the UK and occasionally Europe. No two projects are the same, offering a varied and hands-on working environment.

During quieter periods, there may also be depot-based work at the Swan Valley yard.

Typical Working Pattern
* Mostly Monday to Friday
* Projects may require up to 12 consecutive days away
* Typical hours: 8:00am 6:00pm (1012 hour days)
* Early starts and overnight stays required
* Paid from collection at the Swan Valley depot
* 40-hour standard week with overtime available
Key Responsibilities
* Building and dismantling temporary event structures
* Loading and unloading materials and equipment
* Working safely on different project sites
* Using hand tools and specialist equipment
* Following all Health & Safety procedures
* Travelling across the UK and occasionally overseas
What Were Looking For
* ? Full UK Driving Licence
* ? Valid passport and willingness to travel abroad occasionally
* ? Previous experience in tent building, construction, labouring, events, or similar environments
* ? Practical, hands-on attitude
* ? Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
* ? Strong teamwork and communication skills
* ? Ability to stay away from home when required
Training & Development

Training opportunities available including:

* CSCS
* Forklift licences
* MEWP / aerial platform training

Additional licences and experience may lead to higher pay rates following assessment. xsngvjr

Pay & Benefits
* Starting pay from £15.00 per hour DOE
* Overtime after 40 hours
* Saturday overtime
* Sunday overtime paid at double time
Additional Allowances
* £12 overnight allowance
* £7 daily site allowance when working away
Included While Working Away

-Hotels fully paid
-Breakfast and evening meals provided
-Company vehicles, tools, and workwear supplied

Additional Benefits
* 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Salary reviews every 6 months
* Career progression opportunities
* Full training and development
* Supportive team environment
* Temp to perm opportunity

Please note: Employees will need to provide their own food on the first day of each project until arrival onsite.

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