Trainee Tent Builder

Job description

Trainee Tent Builder

Location: Northampton & surrounding areas, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, London and Milton Keynes
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Salary: Starting from £13.25 per hour DOE + overtime and allowances

Quest Employment is recruiting Trainee Tent Builders on behalf of a growing and well-established business specialising in large-scale event structures and semi-permanent buildings across the UK and Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on prestigious events, exhibitions, festivals, sporting events, and hospitality projects throughout the UK and occasionally overseas. If you enjoy hands-on work, travelling, working outdoors, and being part of a strong team environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Candidates with relevant experience within construction, labouring, warehouse, or events environments are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a Trainee Tent Builder, you will receive full training to assist with the construction and dismantling of temporary event structures and buildings at various locations across the UK and Europe.

Projects vary week to week, meaning no two days are the same. During quieter winter periods, there may also be yard-based work at the Swan Valley depot.

Typical working pattern:

• Mostly Monday to Friday
• Working away can extend up to 12 consecutive days depending on project requirements
• Typical working hours are 1012 hours per day, usually 8:00am 6:00pm
• Early starts and regular overnight stays required
• Paid time starts from collection at the Swan Valley depot

Standard working week is 40 hours. Any hours worked over 40 are paid at overtime rates, with the option to bank overtime hours for quieter periods up to 240 hours per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with building and dismantling temporary structures
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment
• Working safely as part of a team on different sites
• Using hand tools and equipment
• Following all Health & Safety procedures
• Travelling to sites across the UK and occasionally Europe

What Were Looking For

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Valid passport and willingness to travel abroad occasionally
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Practical and hands-on approach to work
• Comfortable working outdoors in different environments
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Ability to stay away from home for up to 12 days when required

Training provided includes:

• CSCS
• Forklift
• MEWP / aerial platform training

Additional forklift licences or certificates would be advantageous and may result in higher pay rates following interview assessment.

Previous experience within construction, labouring, warehouse, or event environments would be beneficial but is not essential.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay rate from £13.25 per hour depending on experience
• Experienced Tent Builders can earn £15.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Overtime paid after 40 hours at x1.25
• Saturday overtime paid at x1.5
• Sunday overtime paid at double time
• £12 overnight allowance
• £7 daily site allowance when working away
• Hotels fully paid for during overnight stays
• Meals provided while working away, including breakfast and evening meal with drinks
• Company vehicles, tools, and workwear supplied
• Full training and career progression opportunities
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Supportive and team-focused working environment

Please note: On the first day of each project, employees will need to provide their own food until arrival on site, where dinner will then be provided.

Apply today to start a career working on some of the UKs largest and most exciting events.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English