Freelance Event Crew
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an experienced live events crew member looking for an exciting new opportunity? Are you available to start immediately? At More Crew, we thrive on providing opportunities to passionate individuals in the live events industry, offering a dynamic and energetic work environment.
As a well-established Events and Entertainment company with over 10 years of industry experience, we are seeking a hard-working individual who shares our enthusiasm for being part of an outstanding team. Joining our crew means working alongside experienced professionals in the events and entertainment business, providing you with the opportunity to grow and develop your skills alongside industry experts.
Based in London, this role requires travel within the city and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for assisting with the setup and dismantling of equipment at various locations, as well as being prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. Our work involves setting up entertainment and display arrangements for a variety of live events.
Key Requirements:
- Must be self-employed with a UTR Number
- Must have 4 years minimum experience as a freelancer in Live Events.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks
- Punctuality and strong time management skills
- Must be over 18 years old
Additional skills that would be beneficial:
- Experience as a plant operative (MEWPS, NPORS, IPAF, PASMA)
- Van and truck driving skills (over 25 years old)
- Carpentry and scaffolding experience
- Qualified rigger
- Background in audio/visual work
Successful candidates will receive training to the highest standards in Audio/Visual work and health and safety practices.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £14.00-£18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Freelance events: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MC001
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Freelance Event Crew roles across More Crew'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 General.
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 £14 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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