Rigging Prep Manager

SER Limited; 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 and events

Progression opportunities

Friendly, non-corporate culture

Job summary

SER Limited in Marden, Kent is seeking a hands-on Rigging Prep Manager to lead the preparation, testing and deployment of lifting equipment for live events. You will manage the department, ensure on-time readiness and maintain stock records while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires rigging expertise, supervisory experience in a warehouse/on-site setting and strong communication. Monday–Friday with overtime and a focus on safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, testing, and dispatch of lifting equipment to meet deadlines.
• Lead and support a small department team in a fast-paced setting.
• Maintain lifting gear, control systems, Truss, Stands, Grip, Drapes and Staging equipment.
• Coordination of hire equipment, stock control, and asset tracking.
• Monitor repairs, LOLER and PAT testing to ensure readiness.
• Utilise warehouse software to track movements and priorities.
• Maintain an organized warehouse and promote a safe working environment.
• Mentor junior technicians and support professional development.
• Attend meetings and contribute to department planning and workflow.

Skills

Rigging knowledge

Supervisory experience

Safety regulations

Tools

Warehouse software

Job description

Rigging Prep Manager / Head of Department - Rigging

Marden, Kent
£33,000 - £36,000 + Overtime + Benefits

The Role

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing the preparation, maintenance, repair, and deployment of lifting equipment and associated control systems, Truss, Stands, Grip and Staging for live events and productions. The successful candidate will manage departmental operations, ensure all equipment is prepared on time and to a high standard, oversee stock systems and repairs and lead a small team in a fast‑paced environment.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Package

• £33,000 - £36,000 basic salary.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Occasional overtime available – Up to 2X
• 28 days annual leave.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.
• Regular company breakfasts and team events.
• Excellent work‑life balance.
• Genuine opportunities for progression.
• Friendly, supportive team culture with a non‑corporate environment.