Site Assistant

Closed 30/03/2025

Based at: The Edinburgh Castle Arena

Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour

Duration: This is a temporary position from 17 June – 29 August 2025. Your normal working week is a minimum of 35 hours between 09:00 – 19:00 daily Monday to Sunday, although additional hours may be required. Your shifts will be allocated on a rota basis.

Key Duties: 

  • Ensure all signage is correct and in position.
  • Ensure access to the stands remains restricted as required.
  • Carry out fire checks.
  • Monitor the completion of the facilities management plan, including the removal of rubbish by the cleaning teams, to ensure refuse does not accumulate in the venue.
  • Maintain and restock welfare area daily.
  • Complete daily checks on handrails, stairwells and seating to ensure safety and security of the stands is maintained and report all faults to the Site Logistics Manager.
  • Assist in manual handling duties as required.
  • Ensure accreditation unit is kept clean and tidy and restock as required.
  • Prepare site for handover to Event team during show time.
  • Be prepared to assist and engage with all members of the public on the Esplanade during the day, answering questions about the event as required.
  • Present a positive impression of the company and uphold our values in all activity.
  • Look after all documentation and equipment issued to you for the purpose of carrying out your duties.

Essential Criteria: 

  • Ability to follow instruction.
  • Ability to assist in manual handling as required.
  • Presentable, polite, confident, approachable, and helpful.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships.
  • A positive attitude.
  • Over 18 years of age.

Desirable Criteria: 

  • Previous site experience in an event-related environment.
  • First Aid.