We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our Warehouse team based at our site in Membury, West Berkshire on a permanent basis. The role will primarily involve carrying out daily vehicle checks to record any repairs required, maintaining and general housekeeping of the offices, site and facilities, completing the ground’s maintenance and assisting the Joinery Supervisor and Warehouse Operations Manager as required.

The Core Working Hours are 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, however there is frequent opportunities for overtime on weekends.

Within the role, working clothes and PPE will be provided and there after the probationary period they may be further opportunities for upskilling and development.

If you see yourself as a keen, forward-thinking individual who takes pride in looking after the working environment, we would like to hear from you.

Successful Candidates will be:

• Self-motivated
• Good time-management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• An ability to think ahead and pre-empt any issues, whilst working under pressure

Desirable Qualities, however on the job training will be provided:

• Experience working within a warehouse/maintenance role
• Forklift Licence (Experience or Licence)
• Manual Handling Training
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices

Arena is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to provide additional support for those leaving care by offering them employment opportunities, mentoring and pastoral support.

We offer competitive pay and benefits which include Cashback Healthcare Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days of holidays + bank holidays, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, Long Service Awards, discounts, and cashback deals through our partner portal.

To apply or learn more about the role, please send your application to jobs@arenagroup.com with the subject title ‘General Maintenance Operative – SEAT4’

We are looking for Site Operatives / Marquee Builders to join our growing site team on full-time permanent basis.

In this role, site operatives assist with preparing a site, loading and unloading trucks, and erecting and dismantling temporary and permanent structures, in accordance with project specific plans and regulations for a range of different events throughout the UK.

The hours are varied and involve frequent travel within UK and occasionally overseas.

Accommodation and overnight allowance will be provided when working away from home.

Guaranteed a minimum 40 hours per week, with plenty of opportunities to earn overtime.

If you are interested in a career in construction / event services, this is a perfect opportunity to start or develop your career.

Successful candidate will be:

• Physically fit
• Team players
• Willing to work long hours in all weather conditions
• Willing to work away from home for prolonged periods of time
• Have relevant qualifications like CSCS cards, telehandler licence, etc.
• Preferably have a driving license

We look forward to hearing from you!

Arena is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to provide additional support for those leaving care by offering them employment opportunities, mentoring and pastoral support.

We offer competitive pay and benefits which include Cashback Healthcare Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days of holidays + bank holidays, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, Long Service Awards, discounts, and cashback deals through our partner portal.

To apply, please send your application to jobs@arenagroup.com

We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our Warehouse team based at our site located in Membury, West Berkshire on a permanent full-time basis. If you see yourself as a keen, ambitious, and forward-thinking individual, with a positive attitude, we would like to hear from you.

Initially you’ll be working within a team, doing a variety of jobs such as taking the delivery of goods into a warehouse for sorting, stacking and storage. Alongside, picking and packing items for dispatch to some of our most prestigious events. There is potential for further upskilling and training in other areas for those wishing to pursue.

If you have an interest in working on site, there may be opportunity to do so, expenses included.

Successful Candidates will be:

• Able to follow instructions
• Good time-management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Able to work at a fast pace
• An ability to think ahead and pre-empt any issues, whilst working under pressure

Desirable Qualities, however on the job training will be provided:

• Experience working within a warehouse environment
• Forklift Licence (Experience or Licence)
• Manual Handling Training
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices

Arena is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to provide additional support for those leaving care by offering them employment opportunities, mentoring and pastoral support.

We offer competitive pay and benefits which include Cashback Healthcare Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days of holidays + bank holidays, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, Long Service Awards, discounts, and cashback deals through our partner portal.

To apply or to learn more about the role, please send your application to jobs@arenagroup.com with the subject title ‘Warehouse Operative – SEATB6-B9’

We are looking for a enthusiastic individuals to join our growing Yard, Warehouse & Woodshed teams on a permanent basis. The role will primarily involve assisting with the preparation of construction kit to be sent to site on time and in required quantities. Depending on the team, this preparation can include painting and sanding wooden kit, picking/sorting kit and loading / unloading the lorries.

The core working hours are 42.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, however there is frequent opportunities for overtime on weekends.

The kit is stored both inside and in an open yard, so work can often require being outside.

Working clothes, PPE and upskilling opportunities will be provided.

Skills and Experience required: –

• Accuracy and attention to detail when picking the kit.
• Physically fit – the work requires a lot of manual handling and lifting
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Counterbalance FLT experience is desired / licence preferred
• Good level of English language
• A disciplined person, good timekeeping is important
• Living locally to the St Ives / Huntingdon area

Arena is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to provide additional support for those leaving care by offering them employment opportunities, mentoring and pastoral support.

We offer competitive pay and benefits which include Cashback Healthcare Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days of holidays + bank holidays, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, Long Service Awards, discounts, and cashback deals through our partner portal.

To apply or learn more about the role, please send your application to jobs@arenagroup.com with the subject title ‘Yard Operative – STRU5-7’

We are currently looking for a capable individual to join our growing Woodshed Team on a permanent basis. The role will primarily involve preparing timber, paneling and building/repairing bespoke kit so that it can be delivered to site on time and in the required quantities.

The core working hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, however there is a requirement to occasionally work additional hours, including weekends.

Skills and Experience Required: –

– Previous Experience / Qualification in Joinery/Carpentry is preferred

– Previous Experience in using a Hand Fed Table Saw is essential

– Physically fit

– A disciplined person with good organisational and timekeeping skills is important

– Basic Computer skills

– Commitment to compliance with safety regulations

– Marquee/Structure knowledge would be advantageous although not essential

– Living locally to the St Ives / Huntingdon area.

Arena is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to provide additional support for those leaving care by offering them employment opportunities, mentoring and pastoral support.

We offer competitive pay and benefits which include Cashback Healthcare Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days of holidays + bank holidays, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, Long Service Awards, discounts, and cashback deals through our partner portal.

To apply or learn more about the role, please reach out to jobs@arenagroup.com with the subject title ‘Joinery Operative – STRU3’

We are looking for an experienced and super-organised administrator with an interest in events to join our Projects Team within the Seating division. Projects are a very busy team and Project Coordinators are in the midst of it, liaising and coordinating with Project Managers, clients, Operations team and suppliers, and other stakeholders. Ultimate team-players, they are absolutely pivotal to the successful delivery for our amazing clients.

Responsibilities:

Provide reliable and efficient support to Project Managers on all aspects of project delivery, demonstrating pro-active, can-do attitude, flexibility, desire to support others and contribute to their best ability.

• Coordinating project schedules, planning, resources and equipment to ensure that all of the required project specifications and processes are delivered on time, in full, at the required quality and to the right internal and external stakeholders.
• Update project information, documentation and systems
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients; identify and define requirements to ensure client needs are met.
• Gather information for tenders
• Maintain and report contract budgetary information.
• Send accreditation requirements to necessary parties to coordinate access to site.
• Ensure RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements) are obtained for each job and completed.
• Collate and circulate accurate instructions for Operations team
• Provide analytical support and management information to the UK Projects team.
• Reviewing Best Price Index and Approved Supplier database for brought services and sourcing competitive quotes.
• Create purchase orders, review and approval invoices
• Any other relevant duties as per needs of the business.

Person specifications:

Dynamic, effective individual, excellent team-player, able to multitask and organise their workload. The right candidate will be able to work in a fast-moving environment adapting and learning all the time.

Skills & Experience required:

• Experienced Administrator
• Confident Microsoft Office user, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to multitask and effectively manage own workload and competing priorities
• Approachable, supportive personality
• Interest and desire to learn and develop professionally.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Arena is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to provide additional support for those leaving care by offering them employment opportunities, mentoring and pastoral support.

We offer competitive pay and benefits which include Cashback Healthcare Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days of holidays + bank holidays, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, Long Service Awards, discounts, and cashback deals through our partner portal.

To apply or learn more about the role, please send your application to jobs@arenagroup.com with the subject title ‘Project Coordinator – SEAT-2’

We are looking for an experienced CAD Designer to join our design team on a temporary 12-month basis. We are market leaders in the supply of demountable infrastructure to events on a temporary and permanent basis, with our design teams realising our client’s requirements by integrating existing “off the shelf” products and bespoke design using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.

As a CAD designer, this role will work on job specific seating and spectator facility layouts, assemblies and site GA’s from the initial design brief through to the final construction issue.

Main responsibilities:

• Create & develop 2D & 3D layouts and assemblies in AutoCAD, working to meet project specification and relevant industry guides, standards, sightline studies and structural engineers’ calculations.
• Ensure all design files & project information are stored and managed in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain and improve the library of standard parts, bespoke parts & large assemblies in 2D & 3D.
• Create & develop civil engineering/architectural layouts liaising with internal & external departments to understand design requirements and provide technical advice.
• Create, revise & manage project specific bill of materials.
• Visit client sites to gather out site survey data for the design and implementation of projects when needed.
• Generating 3D visuals.
• Revising models and layouts as requested.

Required knowledge and experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in CAD design, preferably in engineering or construction businesses.
• Advanced user knowledge of AutoCAD in 2D and 3D using both Model Space and Paper Space.
• Proficient knowledge of Autodesk Inventor & Navisworks
• Knowledge of Autodesk Revit is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office word, Excel and PowerPoint packages.
• Understanding of Engineering & Construction principles.
• Good user knowledge of Sketchup is desirable.

Arena is a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to provide additional support for those leaving care by offering them employment opportunities, mentoring and pastoral support.

We offer competitive pay and benefits which include Cashback Healthcare Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, 25 days of holidays + bank holidays, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, Long Service Awards, discounts, and cashback deals through our partner portal.

To apply or learn more about the role, please send your application to jobs@arenagroup.com with the subject title ‘CAD Designer – Seat 5

This role will primarily be responsible to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing tax audits and tax returns, directing internal and external audits to ensure compliance. Facilitating and completing monthly close procedures. Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules, Reconciliations including general Ledger and balance Sheet. Should have managed a team of accountants. A certified accountant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills are the perquisites for this role. Working knowledge of BuildSmart, SAP systems a must.

To apply, please send your application to hr.me@arenamea.com

The Marketing Executive will be primarily responsible for ensuring all brands within the Arena Middle East & Asia division are regularly, effectively and positively promoted, ensuring maximum coverage to our client base and potential client base.

This role will work within the EMEA marketing team to devise fresh, marketable ideas and concepts and ensure that these concepts, along with existing product and service offerings are effectively communicated to all relevant existing clients, and any potential clients.

You should be a natural communicator with a creative flair, who is able to generate original, fresh concepts, which meet commercial and practical objectives. The ideal candidate should have a firm grasp of the principles of marketing, and a proven track record in the area of business promotion on and offline.

Personal

• Self-starter able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• A natural flair for building relationships with people on every level.
• Quick learner with a willing attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Flexible to work longer hours if required.

Technical

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other related software preferred.

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Relevant undergraduate degree is an advantage.
• A valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
• Please note, you will also be required to undertake tasks outside of your normal duties and will always be expected to proactively represent the Arena Group, whenever possible.

To apply, please send your application to hr.me@arenamea.com

This role will be responsible for Project Managing all aspects of the build and dismantle of Semi-Permanent & temporary structures. Covering all aspects such as Structures, Interiors & MEP for a wide variety of Semi-Permanent & Event projects. The applicant must have a Diploma/Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Dubai Municipality certified (G+4) is a must, with a valid UAE driving licence. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently.

To apply, please send your application to hr.me@arenamea.com

This role will be will be primarily responsible for sourcing and servicing of all clients for our Exhibitions & Events business. Acting as the central point of contact for the Client throughout the pitch and win process, they will have overall responsibility for delivering a successful event whilst ensuring that all internal procedures are adhered to. 2-5 years’ experience in account handling/sales for an event/exhibition related business. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is a must, self-starter, able to work independently with minimum supervision.

To apply, please send your application to hr.me@arenamea.com

The primary responsibilities of this role are to prepare BOQ/Budget Sheets for all ongoing projects.  Secondarily to co-ordinate and supervise the budgets with actuals and between different departments. Should have atleast 4-5 years of experience in estimating, project management, project administration and CAD detailing in an Interior Fit Out/construction, Joinery and or Event Industry.

To apply, please send your application to hr.me@arenamea.com