Events Assistant (Warehouse)

Date Posted 11/04

Peterborough Area

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen within our events company. Working predominantly at the Gable Events warehouse, the successful candidate will be required to organise, load and transport dragon boat and inflatable equipment to our events nationwide. The position will suit a genuine self starter with strong organizational abilities. Good DIY skills are essential and experience in fibre glassing wood work and electronics would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of company warehouse to include:
• Maintenance and repair of event equipment (dragon boats, inflatables etc)
• Organisation/loading of equipment for events
• Transportation of equipment to events*
• Assisting at events
• Liaising with event management team to ensure smooth running of events
• General warehouse duties

Key Skills

• Well organised
• Full clean driving licence
• Good inter personal skills
• An eye for detail
• Excellent handy work skills
• Self Starter
• Eager to learn new skills
• Capable of heavy lifting

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working on their own and is meticulous in planning and organisation. Ideally you will be 25 or over with experience of towing and driving 7.5 tonne lorries.

On the job training will be given and the successful candidate will be keen to look for new ways of improving our existing event operations. Extra hours can be worked at events, predominantly on summer weekends, to supplement salary, and the ideal candidate will be keen to do this.

If you feel you would be suitable for this position please email your CV and covering letter, detailing salary expectations to [email protected]

*Our equipment is transported using 7.5 tonne box lorries and 40ft dragon boat trailers. Due to driving licence laws anyone who passed their test after Jan 1st 1997 will be required to take additional tests to drive these vehicles. If this is required, Gable Events will arrange for training and tests to complete these qualifications.

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