Based at: 1-3 Cockburn Street and The Edinburgh Castle Arena

Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour

Duration: This is a temporary position from 24 June – 29 August 2025. Your normal working week is a minimum of 23 hours during off peak periods, up to 38 hours during Event periods. Shifts will be allocated on a rota basis between 10:00-23:30 daily Monday to Saturday. You may be required to work additional (paid) hours in excess of this. You will be working on a rota basis, with an emphasis more on the evenings during the Concerts series and Tattoo period, whilst during non-show days, your hours will be skewed more towards daytime working.

Key Duties: 

• Ensure rest areas are set up and ready for use and locked at the end of the evening.
• Assist in the maintenance and positioning of equipment and stores across the venue.
• Operate the General Assistant (GA) van in the movement of equipment and stock from Head Office to the Esplanade.
• Support contractor and staff requests for general assistance.
• Communicating with the Multi Agency Communications Centre (MACC) in the event of an emergency.
• Being polite, welcoming, friendly and ready to help.
• Assist with various ad hoc tasks as required from the Operations team.
• Address general enquiries, undertake general runner duties, and ensure the space is kept clean and tidy.

Essential Criteria: 

• Positive and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to follow instruction.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move items in line with the training provided.
• Full and clean driving licence.
• Confident driving in Edinburgh city centre.

Desirable Criteria: 

• First Aid qualification.