Event Staging and Equipment Operative

Event Staging and Equipment Operative Rugby and surrounding Location : Your working day will start in Rugby, with travel across the Midlands and further afield as required Salary : Starting salary: £17,750, rising by £500 after successful completion of 6 months. The work will be closely aligned with School Term dates, and there will be further quieter months within the school calendar year, however the salary is paid monthly. The Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Staging Operative to join our Large Group (Rig) division. This team attend schools/colleges/military establishments, and erect staging for the purpose of Large Group photographs. Specifically, this vacancy entails assisting one of our Rig Photographers by helping to erect and dismantle staging, as well as helping the Rig Photographer to guide pupils on and off the staging in a safe and controlled manner. What We Offer Full training and ongoing support The opportunity to work closely with an experienced professional photographer, but with no previous photographic experience required. 26 days annual leave (taken outside of term time), plus public holidays (or days in lieu) All business expenses covered (travel, accommodation, meals, training) Workwear provided, including safety footwear Pension scheme after 3 months Group life assurance after 12 months Tempest Photography (H. Tempest Ltd) is a UK-wide, family-owned business specialising in portrait and group photographs for the Education sector; schools, colleges and universities, but also for UK s uniformed services. The company s head office and production facility is based near the picturesque town of St Ives in Cornwall, and is staffed by more than 300 employees. The company employs around 300 photographers throughout the UK. We re looking for a confident, hands-on and energetic Staging Assistant to join our Large Group (Rig) team. You ll spend your days visiting schools and colleges, helping