Crew Lead Installer – Marquee & Temporary Structures
Pay: £14.00–£16.50 per hour (depending on experience) + Overtime + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Permanent | Annualised Hours
Location: Nationwide (Field Based)
About Primary Pools
At Primary Pools, we're changing the way children learn to swim.
We install temporary swimming pool facilities directly into primary schools across England, giving thousands of children access to intensive swimming lessons every year.
Our projects combine temporary structures, swimming pools, specialist filtration systems and heating equipment to create fully operational swimming facilities within just a few days.
We're looking for an experienced Crew Lead Installer to become one of the key members of our growing installation team.
If you've led marquee crews, temporary structure installations, event infrastructure or construction projects and enjoy taking responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
No swimming pool experience is required - we'll teach you everything.
You will be given every single job at hand for the next 12 months, upfront. So you know the exact projects available (subject to change).
The Role
As a Crew Lead Installer, you'll lead installation crews across England, ensuring every build is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
You'll work closely with our National Installation Manager and will regularly lead projects independently, taking ownership of installations, dismantles and relocations.
This is a hands-on role where you'll be expected to lead by example while helping train and develop the wider installation team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the installation of marquees and swimming pool systems.
- Lead pool dismantles and relocations between schools.
- Ensure builds are completed safely, efficiently and on schedule.
- Complete quality checks before handover.
Crew Leadership
- Lead small installation teams.
- Coach and support new installers.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Promote a positive and professional working culture.
Equipment & Asset Care
- Load and unload company vehicles.
- Maintain pools, marquees and installation equipment.
- Report defects and maintenance requirements.
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and ready for the next installation.
Site Operations
- Liaise professionally with school staff.
- Assist with site surveys where required.
- Identify and resolve on-site issues.
- Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
Who We're Looking For
You may currently be working as a:
- Senior Marquee Erector
- Marquee Crew Leader
- Site Supervisor
- Working Foreman
- Temporary Structures Installer
- Build Supervisor
- Event Infrastructure Crew Leader
- Installation Team Leader
You'll be someone who enjoys responsibility, leads from the front and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
Essential Requirements
- Experience leading installation teams.
- Experience erecting marquees, temporary structures or similar installations.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Happy travelling nationwide.
- Comfortable staying away overnight when required.
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual work.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Positive attitude with a solutions-first mindset.
What We Offer
- £15.00–£16.50 per hour depending on experience.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Hotels and overnight expenses paid.
- Company pension.
- Uniform and specialist equipment provided.
- Full training on swimming pool systems.
- Opportunity to progress into National Installation Manager as the business grows.
Working Pattern
This is a permanent role based on an annualised hours contract.
Our installation calendar is planned well in advance, giving you excellent visibility of your working schedule throughout the academic year.
During busy installation periods you'll work additional hours, while quieter periods provide opportunities for training, equipment preparation and annual leave.
Why Join Primary Pools?
This is more than another installation job.
You'll be helping deliver one of the UK's most unique educational services, working on projects across the country and directly contributing to giving thousands of children access to a life-saving skill.
We're building a specialist installation division, and we're looking for people who want to grow with us, lead teams and help shape the future of the business. There is opportunity to progress through the company as we grow.
Pay: £14.00-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
