Rigging Prep Lead — Live Events & Gear Ops

Ser-; Marden; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash healthcare scheme

28 days annual leave

Regular team breakfasts

Job summary

Ser- in Marden, Kent seeks a hands-on Rigging Prep Manager / Head of Department to lead the preparation, maintenance and deployment of lifting equipment and related control systems for live events. You will oversee stock, repairs and a small team, ensuring on-time readiness in a fast-paced environment.

Typical duties include testing, fault-finding, and coordinating hire equipment, with a regular 8am-5pm schedule and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of rigging equipment and related safety regulations.
• Some level of supervisory/managerial experience within a warehouse or on site environment within the events / entertainment industry.
• Proactive with strong communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of all job preparation to ensure equipment is accurately prepared, tested, and dispatched on time.
• Managing and supporting the department team to consistently meet deadlines and operational demands.
• Preparing, maintaining, testing, and fault‑finding lifting equipment including associated control systems, Truss, Stands, Grip, Drapes and Staging equipment.
• Coordinating departmental hire equipment, stock control, asset tracking, and management systems to ensure bookings and equipment records remain accurate and up to date.
• Monitoring equipment repairs, servicing LOLER and PAT testing to maintain operational readiness and minimise project delays.
• Using warehouse and management software confidently to track equipment movements, monitor changes, and adapt priorities as required.
• Maintaining an organised, efficient, and operationally ready warehouse and department environment.
• Mentoring and training junior technicians, providing guidance and supporting professional development.
• Attending operational meetings and contributing proactively to department planning and workflow coordination.
• Demonstrating flexibility to work outside normal business hours to support live projects, urgent requirements, and operational demands.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Leadership experience

Safety regulations

Tools

LOLER testing

PAT testing

Job description

Ser- in Marden, Kent seeks a hands-on Rigging Prep Manager / Head of Department to lead the preparation, maintenance and deployment of lifting equipment and related control systems for live events. You will oversee stock, repairs and a small team, ensuring on-time readiness in a fast-paced environment.

Typical duties include testing, fault-finding, and coordinating hire equipment, with a regular 8am-5pm schedule and occasional overtime.