Rigging Prep Lead

4Wall Entertainment; Hertford; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Detroit Institute of Arts in Hertford is seeking a Rigging Prep Lead to join our UK warehouse team. This role combines hands-on technical rigging with team leadership to ensure the safe, compliant preparation of rigging and lifting equipment for live events.

You will supervise the Rigging Prep Team, coordinate gear preparation, inspections, and asset management. The role requires experience with motors and motorised lifting systems, strong safety focus, and the ability to drive continuous

Formación

• Proven experience in theatrical rigging and lifting equipment.
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring a team in a technical environment.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety and compliance standards, including LOLER.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, supervise and support the Rigging Prep Team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Prepare, inspect, test and allocate rigging and lifting equipment for jobs in line with operational schedules
• Pull, collate, scan, and process equipment using the asset management system.
• Check in returned equipment, ensuring accurate inventory records and system updates.
• Carry out cleaning, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of motors and rigging equipment
• Support inspection processes and ensure compliance with LOLER and internal safety standards.
• Coordinate priorities with Warehouse Management and wider operational teams.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, equipment reliability, and team performance.

Conocimientos

Rigging expertise

Team leadership

LOLER compliance

Equipment maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Health & Safety

Herramientas

Asset management software

Descripción del empleo

We’re a global video and lighting service provider delivering world class solutions for exhibitions, concerts, touring, conferences, theatre, TV, film and retail.

We’re seeking a Rigging Prep Lead to join our UK warehouse team in Hertford and take responsibility for the leadership, organisation and technical management of the rigging prep function. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership to ensure all rigging and lifting equipment is prepared, maintained, and compliant to the highest standards.

The Rigging Prep Lead is responsible for leading the day to day operations of the rigging department, ensuring equipment is safe, compliant and ready for use across live event projects, while supporting and developing the team and maintaining operational efficiency.

What you’ll do

• Lead, supervise and support the Rigging Prep Team, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Prepare, inspect, test and allocate rigging and lifting equipment for jobs in line with operational schedules
• Pull, collate, scan, and process equipment using the asset management system.
• Check in returned equipment, ensuring accurate inventory records and system updates.
• Carry out cleaning, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of motors and rigging equipment
• Support inspection processes and ensure compliance with LOLER and internal safety standards.
• Coordinate priorities with Warehouse Management and wider operational teams.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, equipment reliability, and team performance.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in theatrical rigging and lifting equipment, including electric motors.
• Previous experience in theatrical rigging and motorised lifting systems is essential
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring a team in a technical environment
• Strong technical knowledge of rigging equipment, motors, and associated systems
• Good fault-finding, troubleshooting, and maintenance skills
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and compliance standards, including LOLER
• Good manual dexterity and a practical, hands‑on approach
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with safety‑critical equipment
• Comfortable using computer systems and asset management software
• Positive, organised and team focused with excellent communication skills.
• Positive, team‑oriented leadership style with the ability to motivate others.
• Able to work effectively in a fast‑paced warehouse environment with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment up to 25kg and working in an active warehouse environment.
• Willingness to travel to Blackburn initially, before relocation to Hertford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled rigging professional to take a leadership role within a fast‑paced live events environment, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of rigging equipment across all projects.

If you’re looking for your next challenge and bring the skills and experience required, we’d love to hear from you.