Rigging Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
EMG UK is the leading entertainment and sports company in the country, providing high end, bespoke TV facilities and crew to the world’s Broadcasters and Producers
As we continue to expand our Outside Broadcast and Remote Operations, EMG UK is actively recruiting for a Rigging Assistant join its busy Golf/Rigging and Logistics department.
Company Overview
EMG is Europe's leading provider of Broadcast services. From our UK head office in High Wycombe, we run a state-of-the-art fleet of UHD Outside Broadcast units and a Remote Broadcast Centre providing television coverage of international events for a vast range of UK and global clients. Working with broadcasters and production teams, we help deliver lasting content to audiences world-wide.
Our work includes European Tour Golf, Premier League Football, International and domestic cricket, the London Marathon and UEFA Euros as well as Entertainment and Live events such as the Brit Awards, BAFTAs, Dancing on Ice, Britain’s Got Talent, Trooping the Colour and Glastonbury Festival. We have unique expertise in providing fixed rigs for reality programmes including 24 Hours in A & E, First Dates and Celebs Go Dating.
Job description
Rigging Assistant
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a developmental/entry level role in an exciting and vibrant industry. As a Rigging Assistant, you will receive full training in Cable Splicing starting out in our Warehouse in High Wycombe, quickly moving to site to carry out on the job shadowing across the Globe. Whilst on site you will also be given training on Rigging, helping whilst on site as and when needed. There is scope within this role to train fully as a Rigger.
This comes as a demanding but rewarding role, acting as an essential part of being able to live stream our golf, and other events. When on the Golf, this often leads to long periods of time away from home, both in the UK and abroad, so passport and ability to travel is essential.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Stripping of fibre cables
- Cleaning of fibre cables
- Splicing of fibre cables
- Checking measurements
- Fault finding
- Assisting Riggers lay cables around course
- De rigging cables after event has finished
- Dropping off cable to the multiple “hubs” around the course
- Placement of cable ramps & strip matting around compound & course to protect cables
- Assisting riggers with fault finding cables and replace if faulty
- Helping with Scaffolding
- Picking up materials
- Assisting the scaffolding team picking up materials around course
- Assisting the RF team working behind the camera man with signal stability.
Person Requirements
- In date Passport
- Driving licence
- Willingness to travel for periods of time.
Knowledge and Experience
- Must have strong desire to learn.
- Conscientious work ethic
- Interest or previous experience with fiber or cables and/or rigging would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Good time keeping
- Good attention to detail
Benefits
- Company pension
- 25 Days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a range of Discounts & Benefits
- Discount Gym Membership
- Family Friendly Policies
- Life Insurance
If you are interested in this role, traveling abroad, and working part of a small team on some of the most prestigious outside broadcast events, this could be the new career for you.
- Whilst in base you would be reporting too: Warehouse Rigging Supervisors
- Whilst on site you would be reporting to: Unit manager / Rigging supervisor.
We pride ourselves in building a diverse and equal company where opportunity exists for all.
YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
If you decide not to apply for this role but would be interested in joining us, please see our Careerspage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Passport (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Rigging Assistant roles across EMG UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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