Casual Technician

ASM Global Europe; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job description

Who Are We

We are ASM Global, and we host breath-taking live events at our venues around the globe. Our impressive network of over 350 Stadiums, Arenas, Conference Centres and Theatres have welcomed some of the World’s most exciting Music Artists and Sporting Events. Our vision is to connect the world through inspiration, innovation and imagination to realise the potential of the spaces and places that bring people together.

Do you want to join the technical team at Hull’s state-of-the-art music and events complex?

Connexin Live is Hull’s biggest live entertainment space with a capacity of up to 3,500 people, allowing Hull to host large corporate conferences, exhibitions, trade events, major concerts, standup comedy, family shows and sporting events.

We are on the lookout for individuals to join Connexin Live’s technical team as Technicians on a casual basis.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Operations Team in preparations for all public events including concerts and exhibitions.
• Building our venue stage system to specific event requirements.
• Installation of crowd control barriers and queuing systems.
• Setting floor seating configurations.
• Setting and operating the venue dividing wall system.
• Working on the changeovers between each event (sometimes overnight) to configure the venue for the client’s needs.
• Communicating and providing assistance to other departments and the touring production with their operational requirements within the Arena.

You will have:

• Ability to communicate with colleagues and visitors at all levels professionally.
• Be physically capable due to the nature of the works involved; manual handling tasks are at the forefront of this role.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within the events industry.
• Counterbalance Fork Lift truck training.
• Experience of using professional sound and/or lighting equipment.

Full on the job training will be provided for all successful candidates.

What We Offer

• A chance to work at Hull’s leading venue in the entertainment industry.
• Supporting the venue when hosting huge events for world famous Musicians, Comedians, Sporting Events and much more!
• Flexible working arrangements - you can choose your own shift pattern to work around your other commitments improving your work-life balance.
• Paid every 2 weeks for the shifts you have worked.
• No submitting holiday requests - with casual working you have the ability to take extended holidays or time off work for those unplanned life events.
• Our casual employees make up the largest part of our workforce from people across the city; it’s a great place to make friends and socialise in a different environment.

Inclusive Workplace

At ASM Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our employees, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.