Event Crew (Production, Entertainment, Live and Sporting Events)
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is not a 9 – 5 job, events happen 24/7
Gallowglass, Europe’s largest and award-winning crewing company is looking for new team members to work on exciting projects in the Live Events industry. Are you friendly, enthusiastic, physically very fit, with excellent spoken English and a “can do attitude” - then you should be working with us!
What we do:
Every year we work on between 8,000 and 10,000 events - private parties, weddings, corporate (AGMs, product launches etc), film & TV, sporting, festivals, theatre, exhibitions, outdoor...you name it and we are there and you could be part of it! You get to see how events are set up and behind the scenes at iconic venues.
This means that you could find yourself doing pretty much anything, but it will include:
- Rigging/de-rigging sound, lights and AV equipment
- Building and dismantling stages and scenery
- Laying temporary flooring and seating
- Loading, unloading trucks
It’s fun and tough in equal measures. Every day is different, and you work with talented, creative and fun people. If you are prepared to get stuck in this could be the job for you. This is not a 9 – 5 job events happen 24/7 so make sure you have a good alarm clock!
You must be over 18 and physically fit.
We give:
- A full H&S induction and training to kick you off then you learn on the job with experienced crew chiefs and other crew members.
- Accredited & paid training.
- Free uniform and PPE.
- Opportunity to progress within the entertainment and live events sector.
- Starting pay of £10.93 + £1.32 holiday pay = £12.25 per hour.
- Skill payments on top of hourly rate for plant operators, drivers, CSCS card holders, etc.
Interested? You should be! Check out our social media pages
- https://www.facebook.com/GallowglassGroup/
- https://twitter.com/GallowGroup
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/gallowglass-ltd/
- https://www.instagram.com/gallowgroup/
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: From £13.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Work Location: In person
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: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Event Crew (Production, Entertainment, Live and Sporting Events) roles across Gallowglass Ltd'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 Advertising & Public Relations.
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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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