Marquee Rigger – Nationwide Travel - Full-Time | Permanent
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
£15.00 – £18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Minimum 40 hour working week - Often overtime is required.
Occasional weekend and working away required.
Full UK Driving Licence Required (Must Be 21+)
Hands-On Outdoor Role | Nationwide Installations | Corporate & Major Event Work
UK Event Structures is one of the UK’s leading marquee hire and manufacturing companies. We design, manufacture and install high-quality clear-span structures across the UK, working predominantly within the corporate, commercial and large-scale event sectors.
We’re growing and looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to join our installation team.
If you prefer practical work over sitting behind a desk, enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a strong team delivering professional projects nationwide — this could be the role for you.
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The Role
This is a physical, hands-on position involving the build and dismantling of marquee structures, flooring systems and associated equipment across the UK.
As we manufacture in-house, there will also be days spent in our warehouse assisting with the production of aluminium framework and PVC covers.
Early starts, long days and working in all weather conditions are part of the job — especially during peak season (May–August).
No two projects are the same.
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Key Responsibilities
- Installing and dismantling clear-span marquee structures
- Laying flooring systems and interior fit-outs
- Safe loading and unloading of vehicles
- Picking and packing equipment
- Operating machinery to clean PVC covers
- Assisting with manufacturing marquee components
- Working to deadlines and strict health & safety standards
- Representing the company professionally on-site
What We’re Looking For
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Must be 21+ (insurance requirement for company vehicles)
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual labour
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Flexible with early starts and occasional weekend work
- Strong team attitude
Previous marquee or construction experience preferred — but not essential. Full training provided for the right candidate.
This is a demanding but rewarding role with genuine opportunity for progression to build a long-term career within a professional, quickly expanding business.
If you’re motivated, reliable and ready to work hard as part of a committed team, apply now.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working 50+ hours per week, including early starts and occasional late finishes?
- Can you confirm you hold a full and valid UK driving licence?
- Do you acknowledge that the role involves occasional weekend work and the need for some working away?
- We are located in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. We start and finish at this location each day - Do you have suitable travel provision in place to be able to get to this location, including when we have early starts and late finishes?
Work Location: In person
