Events - Head of Department : Rigging

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Company: IPS
-Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd

Lead our warehouse rigging department and keep equipment safe, compliant and event-ready.

IPS is seeking an experienced Head of Rigging Department to lead the warehouse rigging team, manage equipment preparation, dispatch, return, inspection and documentation. You will maintain high safety and quality standards while driving an organised, accountable and efficient warehouse operation.

Lead the accurate, timely preparation, dispatch and return of rigging equipment

Ensure equipment is tested, hire-ready and handled, stored and assembled safely

Coordinate statutory inspections, third-party testing, certification and compliance records

Quarantine damaged or non-compliant equipment and report shortages or damage promptly

Maintain accurate Hire Track asset movements and return sub-hired equipment on time

Manage daily workflow, hours, timesheets, safety briefings and team performance

Recruit, train and coordinate permanent, freelance and casual team members

Work with warehouse and project teams to improve layout, workflow and operational efficiency

You will be a proactive and safety-focused leader with proven rigging, trussing, lifting or technical event-production experience and the ability to manage a busy technical team.

Strong knowledge of lifting regulations and inspection requirements, including LOLERExperience managing teams in a warehouse or technical environment

Excellent organisation, inventory management, communication and attention to detail Practical hand-tool and test-equipment skills, sound IT knowledge and basic numeracy

Flexible approach, including availability for evenings and weekends when required

Right to work in the UK Desirable: relevant rigging or lifting certifications, external inspection coordination experience, or forklift certification

IPS
-Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd

IPS
-Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd

IPS
-Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd