Job Opportunity: Trainee Live Event Rigger at NEC Group
NEC Group is the UK’s leading live events business, operating in exhibitions, conferences, music, sports, family entertainment, and hospitality.
Our vision is to be Europe’s most successful live events business, managing leading leisure, entertainment, and business destinations.
We offer a fantastic and rare opportunity to join our Arenas Rigging Team as a Trainee Live Event Rigger. This position is part of our Rigging Trainee Programme, designed to develop your skills and knowledge to achieve the Live Event industry’s National Rigging Certificate.
Participants in the programme will receive full support to succeed and potential career progression opportunities. You will gain real-world experience working alongside professionals in our Arenas venues and across the wider NEC group.
Candidate Requirements
1. Interest in the live events industry and a willingness to learn
2. Excellent communication and listening skills, capable of maintaining high standards under pressure
3. Ability to follow training and development schedules
4. Flexibility to work evenings, late nights, and weekends regularly
Important: This role involves high hazard activities, including working at heights. The successful candidate must be comfortable working at heights and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the NEC Group Substance Misuse Policy.
Our Commitment
The NEC Group is dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
We value the diverse backgrounds of our employees, which strengthen our company. If you share our values and enthusiasm, you will find a welcoming environment within the NEC Group.
Application Support
If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us. We encourage prompt applications, as some roles may be filled before the closing date due to high demand or urgency.
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