Rigging Manager

Title:
Rigging ManagerType:
PermanentStart Date:
ASAPSkills:
Knowledge
• Knowledge of entertainment rigging equipment and techniques
• Understanding of the production process and schedule
• Health and safety and lifting legislation
• Understanding of sector terminology and methodology
• Aware of protocols for event arrangements
Skills
• Highly professional
• Technically skilled
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team
•Awareness of logistics
• Making attachments to structures to support lifting
equipment safely
• Using lifting equipment – inc chain motors, lifting accessories and trusses
• Problem solving
• Physically fit to carry and maintain equipment
• Versatile – able to tackle a large number and variety of
jobs without question
• Enthusiastic, but patient, as the work can sometimes be
routine and boring
• Safety conscious and aware of possible errors that could cause damage or danger.
Behaviours and Personal qualities
• Calm, resourceful attitude under pressure
• Attention to detail, Good people manager and negotiator, Stamina and good co-ordination
Description:
Work Activities
• Managing a small Rigging Warehouse Team
• Liaising with Warehouse Manager
• Preparing items for hire and for installation according to job sheets
• Checking the installations job sheet, and questioning any omissions
• Ensuring stocks are stored in logical and safe manner
•Working with Project Managers for specific job requirements
• Pre-checking of all equipment
• Slinging, lifting, suspension and de-rigging of production elements
• Loading and unloading equipment
• Lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects









