AV Rigger at Encore Global

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rigging, Ground Rigging, Lift Operation, Working At Height, Safety Compliance, Project Management, Hardware Inspection, Technical Coordination, Equipment Staging, Cable Management, Truss Assembly, Hospitality

Industry

Events Services

Description

AV Rigger London, UK Position Overview Responsible for performing rigging activities in a hotel/venue environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOP’s. Reports to Technical Manager, Rigging. Your perspective: * Private Healthcare after 12 months of continuous service * Employee supported volunteering * Enhanced family leave provisions * Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme * Company sick pay * Employee recognition scheme * Generous employee referral scheme * Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way) * Access to state-of-the-art technology * Global presence and opportunities worldwide * Long Service Programme Key Job Responsibilities Rigging · Gather and organise all rigging tools and equipment per event needs. · Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions. · Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements. · Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs. · Check that all truss bolts are tight and pieces of flown equipment are safetied to truss. · Support other trades needing help raising gear through use of motor or lift, and check work for safety. · Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim. Safety · Responsible for observing and maintaining all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel who are acting in an unsafe manner. · Ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated. · Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety. · Do the Right Thing - Must secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working At Height certifications as necessary. · Follow all manufactures recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts. · Riggers must be qualified prior to making any temporary rigging points or any points outside of a protected lift of any kind. Project Management · Secure and review advanced rigging plan. · See the Bigger Picture - Identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues. · Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts to execute show plot in harmony with all floor activity. Maintenance · Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts. · Escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions to resolve issues to supervisor. Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change, or additional tasks within scope of work may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as necessitated by business demands. Job Qualifications · High school diploma or equivalent · Onsite rigging experience · Qualified-Basic Rigging certification · Lift Certification · Lift operation experience · Ground Rigging experience · High rigging without harness experience Competencies Deliver World Class Service • Hospitality • Ownership Do The Right Thing • Instills Trust • Safety Conscious Drive Results • Action Oriented See The Big Picture • Tech Savvy Value People • Communicates Effectively Work Environment Work is performed in a hotel/venue environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end equipment and electrical components, and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders for long periods of time. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by the Encore Dress Code Policy.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing rigging activities in hotel and venue environments while adhering to safety and quality standards. This includes installing hoist attachments, managing motor cables, and ensuring all flown equipment is securely safetied.