Full Time  /  St. Ives, Cambridgeshire

Position:
CAD Technician (Structures)

Purpose of the Job:

To provide CAD design to support the Sales and Project delivery teams for both tenders and live projects for Arena. The projects are predominantly related to temporary events so the majority of works are temporary / demountable and are a combination of integrating existing off the shelf products and specialist bespoke items.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide structure layouts, service plans, space planning and internal layout drawings.
• Prepare and amend 2D & 3D technical CAD drawings as required to support the design and development process.
• Ensure designs and drawings comply with legislation, standards and client specifications.
• Ensure drawings comply with Arena CAD standards.

Person Specification

• Recognized qualification in Computer Aided Design is essential.
• Advanced user knowledge of AutoCAD is essential
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office word, Excel and PowerPoint packages is essential
• Ability to turn drawings round at short notice is essential.
• Advanced user knowledge of Sketchup is desirable.
• Previous experience in interior space planning design is desirable.

Please apply by sending your CV to hr@arenagroup.com.

Full Time  /  St. Ives, Cambridgeshire

Position:
Construction Manager (Structures)

Responsible to:
Operations Manager (Structures)

Purpose of the Job:

To manage and coordinate the efforts of the Site team and the third-party contractors in delivering the construction of the temporary structures to the client’s specifications and to the set standards and timelines

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the Site team: ensure the crew have the required level of understanding and training to carry out the tasks assigned to them.
• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations and maintain safety and welfare of the team
• Ensure all crew members have knowledge and understanding of the following:
  • Equipment & Infrastructure fitness for purpose
  • First Aid
  • Fire Safety
  • Waste, waste management and general appearance of site
  • Staff welfare, training, management and rotas
  • Completion of checklists, incident & feedback forms and RIDDOR reports.
• Carry out on-site induction for all staff
• Undertake daily Toolbox Talks
• Keep record of the working hours for the team and populate the timesheets timely and accurately.
• Complete and submit all necessary documentation, e.g. Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work, etc.
• Maintain discipline and address any instances of misconduct professionally.
• Encourage and motivate the team to perform in their role and develop skills and knowledge they need to progress their career.
• Provide training and on-the-job learning opportunities for employees

Person Specification

• Strong experience in Construction or Events industry.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Ability to long work hours and stay away from home for prolonged periods.
• Frequent travel within UK and overseas.
• FLT licence (rough terrain or higher).
• Full driving licence.
• IOSH Managing Safely or CSC equivalent qualification (desired).
• Sufficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• First Aid at Work (desired)

Please apply by sending your CV to hr@arenagroup.com.

Full Time  /  St. Ives, Cambridgeshire

Position:
Project Manager (Structures)

Responsible to:
Head of Projects (Structures)

Purpose of the Job:

Working as a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering infrastructure projects for the Structures Division of Arena Event Services at the required standard within agreed budgets and meeting clients’ expectations within the expected profit margins.

You’ll work in a fun collaborative team in a fast paced environment, with clients and colleagues across the world and in different divisions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Using the client’s brief define the project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Identify the required team resources for the project and assign responsibilities to the team members.
• Produce a detailed programme and working budget for each project.
• Monitor and report on the progress of the projects both internally and to the client.
• Source and appoint suitable sub-contractors to ensure delivery of the project to the expected standard and within budget.
• Follow the change control process to ensure all variations are identified and agreed both internally and by the client during the project.
• Manage the day to day operational requirements of the project.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and appropriately stored.
• Maintain regular communications with relevant stake holders to ensure that all those involved in the implementation of the project receive timely and accurate information.
• Ensure that the project operates according to the company health & safety and environmental policy, and that project staff are adequately briefed regarding their responsibilities within these policies.
• Ensure all quality requirements are met.
• Take overall ownership of the project and act as a key contact for the client and internal stakeholders for dealing with any problems arising on site.

Person Specification

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Project Management.
• Engineering or Management based degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience of managing contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Adaptable approach, ability to negotiate and level with the clients.
• Experience of planning and reporting progress against project programmes.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets.
• Demonstrable ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Direct experience of delivery within the events and/or construction industry.
• Flexibility to work the hours required for business needs and to travel extensively in the UK and overseas.

Competencies

• Team working
• Planning and Organising
• Detail Handling
• Staff Management
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Good communication skills
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

Please apply by sending your CV to hr@arenagroup.com.

Full Time  /  St. Ives

Arena Group is a company that provide temporary event services, designing and delivering complete environments for the most prestigious sporting, commercial and cultural occasions in the global calendar.

With over 250 years of experience, we have recently worked in partnership with iconic events including the US Open Championship, Formula E, The Jockey Club, Korea’s Presidents Cup, the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics and Her Majesty The Queen’s 90^th birthday celebrations, to name just a few.

Based at our St. Ives, Cambridgeshire Warehouse Hub. There is currently availability for Warehouse Operatives.

Reporting to:  Yard Manager

Qualifications/Experience:  Warehousing, Stores, Stock Control, Fork Lift (desirable).

We are looking for candidates with previous Warehouse/Stores experience or working in a similar environment.

Skills:

• Picking experience
• Stock control
• Vehicle loading
• Fork Lift (desirable)
• The ability to work as an individual or as part of a team
• Conscientious and reliable nature
• Good working attitude.
• Health & Safety aware

We offer competitive rates of pay

Generally, hours will be Mon-Fri (8 hours).

Overtime and Weekend work will be available at times.

In addition to the above you will receive training and development and promotional opportunities, paid holiday and free onsite car parking.

Employment will be Full Time –  an initial (2 week trial period applies)

Start date for Warehouse Operatives – ASAP

For more details and an application form, please contact HR on hr@arenagroup.com.

Full Time  /  St. Ives

Chargehand

Reporting Line

Reports to – Construction Manager/Site Manager

Functional report – Foreman

Qualifications

• 3 years Site/Event experience or equivalent
• Leadership experience.
• Forklift licence (rough terrain or higher)
• Basic Site Safety qualification

Role – Chargehand

• It is the primary duty of the Chargehand to co-ordinate the efforts of their allocated team, ensuring the safety of their staff and any third party contractors on site.
• To complete the tasks set by your Line Manager in a safe and efficient manner, following the documented Procedures, Method Statements and Safe Systems of work; whilst setting a positive example to the on-site staff.
• As required by your Line Manager, the Chargehand may be required to carry any other reasonable duties, and as such should be familiar with the operation of the whole site and environs.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct & Presentation

• As a member of staff, you are representing the company.  As such you will:
  • Behave in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
  • Ensure that your appearance is clean and smart, wearing any uniform or equipment as required by the Construction/Site Manager.
  • Complete any paperwork associated with running the site efficiently, accurately and in a consistent manner.

• As a Chargehand, you are expected to set & maintain the highest standards.

2. At the Site Induction

• Familiarise yourself with the:
  • Health & Safety Policy along with all associated Procedures, Risk Assessments & Method Statements for the site.
  • Signage & Information Posters.
  • Fire Safety Equipment & Procedures.
  • First Aid Equipment & Procedures.
  • Radios.
  • Infrastructure.
  • Welfare provision.
  • Security Provision.
  • Waste Management & Housekeeping.

• Attend the site induction and ensure that you have been signed-off against the training matrix.

3. Daily

• Sign in & out.
• Attend daily ‘Toolbox Talks’
• Perform the duties specific to the area of work alongside colleagues, to the highest standard, whilst coordinating the efforts of colleagues.
• Ensure that good house-keeping and general cleanliness is maintained in your area of work.
• See to the completion and collation of any necessary paperwork in your area of work.
• Ensure that any stock reports for your area of work are completed.
• Facilitate liaison between colleagues and the Line Manager, allowing the site hierarchy to function smoothly.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Line Manager.

Please apply by sending your CV to hr@arenagroup.com.

Full Time  /  St. Ives

Site Carpenter

Reporting Line

Reports to – Construction Manager/Site Manager

Externally – Client (site/venue management) as required

Qualifications

• First Aid at work
• Leadership experience.
• 5 year Site/Event Experience or equivalent
• IOSH passport or CSC qualification
• Forklift licence (rough terrain or higher)
• Full driving licence

Role – Site Carpenter

• It is the primary duty of the Site Carpenter to co-ordinate the efforts of their allocated team, ensuring the safety of their staff and any third party contractors on site.
• To complete the tasks set by your Line Manager in a safe and efficient manner whilst setting a positive example to the on-site staff.
• As required by your Line Manager, the Site Carpenter may be required to carry any other reasonable duties, and as such should be familiar with the operation of the whole site and environs.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct & Presentation

• As a member of staff, you are representing the company.  As such you will:
  • Behave in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
  • Ensure that your appearance is clean and smart, wearing any uniform or equipment as required by the Construction/Site Manager.
  • Complete any paperwork associated with running the site efficiently, accurately and in a consistent manner.

• As a senior member of staff on site, you are expected to set & maintain the highest standards.

2. At the Site Induction

• Familiarise yourself with the:
  • Health & Safety Policy along with all associated Procedures, Risk Assessments & Method Statements for the event.
  • Signage & Information Posters.
  • Fire Safety Equipment & Procedures.
  • First Aid Equipment & Procedures.
  • Radios.
  • Infrastructure.
  • Welfare provision.
  • Security Provision.
  • Waste Management & Housekeeping.

• Attend the site induction and ensure that you have been signed-off against the training matrix.
• You may be expected to carry out the site induction and daily tasks

3. Daily

• Sign in & out.
• Attend daily ‘Toolbox Talks’
• Perform the duties specific to the area of work alongside colleagues, to the highest standard, whilst coordinating the efforts of colleagues.
• Ensure that good house-keeping and general cleanliness is maintained in your area of work.
• See to the completion and collation of any necessary paperwork in your area of work.
• Ensure that any stock reports for your area of work are completed.
• Facilitate liaison between colleagues and the Line Manager, allowing the site hierarchy to function smoothly.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Line Manager.

Please apply by sending your CV to hr@arenagroup.com.

Full Time  /  St. Ives

Foreman

Reporting Line

Reports to – Construction Manager/Site Manager

Externally – Client (site/venue management) as required

Qualifications

• First Aid at work
• Leadership experience.
• 5 year Site/Event Experience or equivalent
• IOSH Passport or CSC qualification
• Forklift licence (rough terrain or higher)
• Full driving licence

Role – Foreman

• It is the primary duty of the Foreman to co-ordinate the efforts of their allocated team, ensuring the safety of their staff and any third party contractors on site.
• To complete the tasks set by your Line Manager in a safe and efficient manner whilst setting a positive example to the on-site staff.
• As required by your Line Manager, the Foreman may be required to carry any other reasonable duties, and as such should be familiar with the operation of the whole site and environs.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct & Presentation

• As a member of staff, you are representing the company.  As such you will:
  • Behave in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
  • Ensure that your appearance is clean and smart, wearing any uniform or equipment as required by the Construction/Site Manager.
  • Complete any paperwork associated with running the site efficiently, accurately and in a consistent manner.

• As a senior member of staff on site, you are expected to set & maintain the highest standards.

2. At the Site Induction

• Familiarise yourself with the:
  • Health & Safety Policy along with all associated Procedures, Risk Assessments & Method Statements for the event.
  • Signage & Information Posters.
  • Fire Safety Equipment & Procedures.
  • First Aid Equipment & Procedures.
  • Radios.
  • Infrastructure.
  • Welfare provision.
  • Security Provision.
  • Waste Management & Housekeeping

• Attend the site induction and ensure that you have been signed-off against the training matrix.
• You may be expected to carry out the site induction and daily tasks

3. Daily

• Sign in & out.
• Attend daily ‘Toolbox Talks’
• Perform the duties specific to the area of work alongside colleagues, to the highest standard, whilst coordinating the efforts of colleagues.
• Ensure that good house-keeping and general cleanliness is maintained in your area of work.
• See to the completion and collation of any necessary paperwork in your area of work.
• Ensure that any stock reports for your area of work are completed.
• Facilitate liaison between colleagues and the Line Manager, allowing the site hierarchy to function smoothly.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Line Manager.

4. Running your own small site

• Undertake daily ‘Toolbox Talks’
• Ensure all crew members complete their roles & responsibilities, paying particular attention to
  • Equipment & Infrastructure fitness for purpose

• • First Aid.
  • Fire Safety.
  • Waste, waste management and general appearance of the site.
  • Staff welfare, training, management and rotas.
  • Completion of checklists, incident & feedback forms and RIDDOR reports.
• Maintain regular dialog with the local Venue Management to ensure smooth functioning of the site.
• See to the completion and collation of any necessary paperwork in your area of work.
• Liaise with third party contractors as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Management team.

Please apply by sending your CV to hr@arenagroup.com.