Onsite summer staff, May - October

Job Title: Summer Staff – Paid Work Placement

Location: Milton Keynes, Bletchley

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term (Minimum 8 weeks)

Placement Period: Late May – Early October (flexible within this window)

We provide staging and structures for events across the UK, along with technical production services and trade hire of staging, rigging, lighting, sound, video, and power equipment. The team supports a wide range of festivals, live events, and productions throughout the busy summer season.

About the Summer Placement Scheme

This paid summer placement offers hands‑on experience working both onsite at live events and within our warehouse. It is designed to give participants a practical introduction to the technical side of the events industry, working alongside experienced event technicians and operational teams.

Who This Placement Is For

• Students on events‑related courses seeking summer industry experience
• Individuals interested in technical production, staging, and live event operations
• Anyone looking for hands‑on, practical work in a fast‑paced events environment
• Applicants aged 18+ with the right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities

• Building staging and structures on festival and event sites across the UK
• Supporting warehouse operations, including preparing, loading, unloading, and returning equipment
• Working as part of onsite build teams ranging from 2 to 16+ people
• Following all training, instructions, and safety guidance
• Participating in manual, physical work, often outdoors and in varied weather conditions
• Travelling to event sites in crew vehicles, with some overnight stays required

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world experience: Hands‑on work at live events and festivals
• Skills development: A mix of formal and practical training across technical disciplines
• Industry connections: Opportunities to meet customers, suppliers, and freelancers
• Paid employment: Hourly pay plus paid holiday — earn while you learn

Placement Dates

The placement typically runs from late May to early October. We can adjust start and end dates to suit individual commitments, provided the minimum placement period of 8 weeks is met.

Who You’ll Work With

You will always work alongside at least one full‑time team member. Onsite build teams vary in size, and usually hosts between two and six placement students each season.

Are You Ready?

• Based in or near Milton Keynes, or able to commute reliably
• Comfortable with physical, hands‑on work and outdoor conditions
• Willing to travel to event sites, including occasional overnight stays
• Able to follow instructions, training, and safety procedures
• Over 18 and eligible to work in the UK