Fitter / Driver

Boels Rental; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Community day off for volunteering

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Seven days extra paid reservist leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards programme

Job summary

Boels Rental is seeking a reliable Driver/Fitter to join the events team. You will transport, install, and dismantle lighting equipment, ensuring safe, secure fittings according to event plans.

Extensive on-site duties include pre-event checks, warehouse support, and close collaboration with production teams. A full, clean Class 1 licence and flexibility with hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Driver/Fitter in events, exhibitions, or construction.
• Full, clean Class 1 driving licence.
• Ability to read event setup plans or technical drawings (desirable).
• Physically fit to lift and move heavy items.
• Flexible with working hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Load, transport, and unload lighting equipment and materials to and from venues.
• Assemble and dismantle event lighting setups and on-site repairs.
• Ensure equipment is fitted securely and safely per plans and safety regs.
• Conduct pre-event checks on lights, vehicles, and materials.
• Drive company vehicles locally or regionally to events.
• Collaborate with production team to meet quality and design standards.
• Assist in warehouse duties and maintain tools/equipment.
• Follow health & safety procedures at all times.
• Provide excellent on-site customer service when liaising with clients.

Skills

Driver/Fitter

Class 1 licence

Event plans reading

Excel/Computer skills

Education

Class 1 driving licence

Tools

Forklift/telehandler licences

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Driver/Fitter to join our events team. This role involves the transportation, installation, and dismantling of event lighting equipment, and materials at various venues. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in repairing and installing lighting tower and associated equipment, as well as a valid driving licence and a flexible attitude toward working hours.

• Load, transport, and unload lighting equipment and materials to and from venues.
• Assemble and dismantle event lighting setups and on-site repairs.
• Ensure all equipment is fitted securely and safely according to event plans and safety regulations.
• Conduct pre-event checks on lights, vehicles, and materials.
• Drive company vehicles (vans/lorries) to event locations locally or regionally.
• Work closely with the event production team to ensure installations meet quality and design standards.
• Assist in warehouse duties, including maintaining tools and equipment.
• Follow health & safety procedures at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service when liaising with clients on-site.

What Boels Offers

• A competitive annual salary ranging from £35,000 to £38,000 plus quarterly performance based bonuses. The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. It gives you an indication of what you could realistically expect to earn during your tenure in the position. It also takes into account any potential annual salary raises/reviews. Actual salary offered will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills/experience, relevant qualifications and performance.
• 33 leave days of annual leave per year including official bank holidays.
• At Boels, we recognise the benefits that contributing to the community can have on our mental strength. This is why we also offer all our employees one additional day of leave per year (separate to the annual leave allowance) to spend supporting their local community, getting involved with a local charity, or boosting their mental strength.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Boels Rental recognises that many of the skills that Armed Forces Reservists gain during their training are transferrable to the workplace. Therefore, we offer seven days extra paid leave for you to undertake official reservist activities (proof from MOD to be provided).
• Boels Rental offers you an Employee Assistance Programme with access to legal, health & wellbeing advice and support when you need it most (https://www.healthassured.org/)
• Boels Rental recognises and honours our employees with quarterly and annual awards.
• You can take advantage of the TechScheme (https://www.techscheme.co.uk/)
• You can take advantage of the Cycle to Work scheme (https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/)

Your Profile:

• Previous experience as a Driver/Fitter, with experience within the event industry, exhibitions, and construction industry.
• Full, clean Class 1 driving licence
• Ability to read and understand event setup plans or technical drawings (desirable).
• Physically fit with the ability to lift and move heavy items.
• Flexible with working hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel as required.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach on-site.
• Team player with strong communication skills.Computer skills in systems and excel.
• Preferred: Forklift, telehandler, or other plant licences (advantageous but not essential)