Events Build & Hospitality Crew
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Position Overview & Specifications
Optimal Events are currently recruiting multiple Event Crew for the upcoming Live Events season. With the busiest season to date planned we’re hands on with Festivals, sporting events, and adventure races all over the UK and are looking for hard working individuals to help with this busy season.
With events running right through until October there’s a regular stream of work for available crew. Build days on site can be long in nature and require individuals who are open to the idea of long days. This is also the case on Event Days being anywhere from 12+ hours a day.
Operating as part of a small close knit team, we’re looking for crew to hit the ground running, with training and support provided when on site. With events all over the UK these positions would suit someone who is open to staying away 1-2 weeks at a time, with some jobs being closer to home.
The current event Calendar covers events all over the UK, each contract can be anywhere from 7 days - 21 days depending on the scale of the event.
Day to day task:
* Site productions and build
* Crowd barrier, fencing & temporary structures
* Bespoke Bar builds, implementations and live day services
* Loading and unloading kit, stock and products from suppliers
* Live day service and event day calls.
* Back of House, Bar work may be required
Benefits of working with Optimal Events:
* Competitive industry pay. Minimum starting pay £12.50 increased for experienced crew.
* Travel and accommodation covered for city events.
*Camping or Accommodation provided on greenfield sites
Get in touch to see if Optimal Events works for you. A busy, fun filled season is about to start! Come join the team
Job Types: Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract, Graduate
Contract length: 10 weeks
Salary: £12.50-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: UK Event Crew SS
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
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 Events Build & Hospitality Crew roles across Optimal Events Group'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 £13 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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