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On-Site Installer and Workshop Operative

Gi Group
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1BH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Creation is seeking a motivated individual to join their Install and Fabrication team, focusing on project design, build, and installation.
  • The role involves both workshop and on-site responsibilities, including set construction and event activations across various sectors such as Technology and Fashion.
  • Candidates should have experience in the event industry, particularly in set building or carpentry, and a strong understanding of fabrication skills and tools.
  • A full driving license is required, and the position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • The company values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

At Creation our focus lies on creating remarkable experiences for our clients. We believe that by focusing on positivity, creativity and innovation, we can bring our clients' dream projects to life. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where our employees are constantly striving for excellence. We are a UK based company with offices and warehousing in London, Shrewsbury, Scotland and Oxford. We produce and execute an exciting portfolio of projects and activations with a range of industry leading clients across the Technology, Fashion and Drinks sectors.Employment: 42.5 Hours per week | 5 days out of 7 to cover weekend requirements Why you'll love this role :As part of the Install and Fabrication team, you will be a key player both in the workshop and on-site. You will work closely with the workshop management team to assist with project design, build, and fabrication while also playing a pivotal role in the preparation, installation, and de-rig of events, activations, and exhibitions.This role best suits an upbeat and self-motivated individual who enjoys working systematically and productively in a fast-paced, energised environment. Your contributions will directly impact how big brands are perceived and experienced by their audiences.The role will provide a varied day, including:Workshop: ? Collaborating with the design and production teams to execute the construction of innovative and captivating set designs.? Build and fabrication using a number of techniques (skill set dependent):? Design and ideation? Joinery? Welding? Finishing? CNC Router? Supporting production schedules ahead of project kick-off.? General housekeeping of the workshop to ensure a tidy and organised workspace.On-Site Responsibilities:? Safely transporting and setting up equipment, materials, and structures at festivals, events, and activations.? Assembling and disassembling exhibition stands and activation spaces, ensuring quality and precision.? Responsibility for ensuring you have the correct equipment and fixings before leaving HQ to travel to the site.? Problem-solving on-site to overcome challenges and unexpected situations.? Guiding and overseeing junior team members, including supervising temporary event staff.? Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety guidelines and protocols.? Representing Creation professionally at all times while engaging with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders on-site.You will be working with a variety of people across a variety of projects and must have great organisational and interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers, contractors and colleagues alike.Key Requirements:? Experience in the event industry (preferred).? Proven experience in set building, carpentry, or a related field.? Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.? Strong understanding of fabrication skills, materials, and tools.? Ability to interpret technical drawings and plans.? Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering a quality finish.? Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing event environment.? A 'can-do' attitude and solution-oriented mindset.? Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.? Reliability, dependability, and a level-headed approach to problem-solving.? Ability to multitask, prioritise, and organise workload effectively.? Health and safety awareness.? Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks.? Full driving licence.Preferable Additions? Plant tickets: Forklift, picker, telehandler.? Industry-standard qualifications (e.g., H&S, first aid).? Knowledge of CAD software (e.g., Sketchup, Vectorworks, AutoCAD).? Understanding of project management in the events industry.At Creation we value the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognise that this is an ongoing commitment and we want to positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. "This job advertisement is posted by Gi Group on behalf of our client Creation Live. We are not acting as a recruitment agency for this role and will not be involved in the selection process. All applications will be forwarded directly to the client, who is solely responsible for reviewing and making hiring decisions."

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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