Driver / Fitter (Events & Lighting)
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year + quarterly bonuses
Contract role with high potential for extension or perm conversion
Are you a skilled driver with a "hands-on" technical mindset? We are looking for a reliable Driver/Fitter to join our events team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety-combining professional driving with the installation and repair of event lighting equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Transport: Drive company vehicles (Class 1) to deliver lighting towers and materials to event sites.
Installation: Assemble, dismantle, and perform on-site repairs of lighting setups.
Safety: Ensure all equipment is fitted securely and conduct pre-event safety checks.
Collaboration: Work with the production team to ensure high-quality setups and provide great customer service to clients.
Warehouse: Assist with maintaining tools and equipment when not on the road.
What We're Looking For
License: Full, clean Class 1 driving licence is required.
Experience: Background as a Driver/Fitter, ideally within events, exhibitions, or construction.
Skills: Ability to follow technical drawings/plans and basic computer skills (Excel).
Attributes: Physically fit, proactive problem-solver, and a strong team player.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
Why Join Us?
Great Benefits: 33 days holiday + 1 additional day for community/well-being.
Supportive Culture: Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Extra Perks: TechScheme, Cycle to Work, and 7 days extra paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
Growth: We are a major international family business that values personal growth and innovation.
Apply today!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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