Marquee jobs
Jobs at Marquees Direct
We at Marquees Direct have a pride, passion and enthusiasm for what we do so, if you would like to join our Team we are currently recruiting and interviewing for the following roles.
Marquee Foreman –Temp/Perm
Marquee Technician – Temporary
Yard and Maintenance Person – Temporary
Please send your CV to info@marqueesdirect.co.uk for the attention of Rebecca Robinson or by Post to Rebecca Robinson Marquees Direct 1 Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED.
Marquee Foreman – Specification
The ideal person will have proven experience as a Marquee Foreman, and in the Marquee Hire Industry. The position will suit someone that is methodical, accurate and that can work under their own initiative to get a job done. Essential a clean current UK driving license and 7.5 tonne license preferred.
1. Manage team of Marquee Technicians and Yard and Maintenance Persons and ensure that all procedures are being followed, deadlines are met and health and safety rules are being observed. Be their first point of contact for any queries/personnel issues/complaints. This should include regular catch up sessions.
2. Ensure all vehicles are loaded correctly before leaving to go to job. Responsibility lies with job foreman.
3. Manage staff on site – delegate tasks to ensure efficient and professional set up/take down.
4. Motivate staff to work efficiently and keep a positive attitude.
5. Liaise with client on site and ensure payment received before leaving
6. Ensure proper preparation has been done before leaving job – i.e. liaise with Managers to make sure invoices, maps etc ready, call customer to let them know we are leaving, ensure any tolls have been paid such as congestions charge.
7. Liaise with office when out on job if late or held up to keep everyone informed.
8. Install/dismantle marquees and deliver relevant accessories.
9. Be part of an ‘on call’ rota with other foremen for emergencies.
10. Ensure all equipment is cleaned properly before leaving site and all equipment is collected and accounted for before leaving site.
11. Make sure vehicles are parked properly and speed restrictions observed.
12. Make sure all equipment and vehicles are treated with respect at all staff.
13. Ensure job is completed to company standard and customer is satisfied before leaving site (job checklist to be completed for all jobs)
14. Taking on additional responsibilities such as refurbishing equipment, cleaning, re-organising etc in quieter periods.
15. Assisting other team members when appropriate for the benefit of the company.
16. Opportunity to train for professional qualification.
17. Report directly to the Company Directors
Marquee Technician – Specification
The ideal person will have proven experience working as a Marquee Technician on 3m, 6m, 9m marquee equipment essential and 12m marquee equipment preferred. The position will suit someone that is methodical, accurate and that can work under their own initiative to get a job done. Essential a clean current UK driving license and 7.5 tonn license preferred.
Install/dismantle Marquees
Install/dismantle Marquee Accessories
Equipment Cleaning
Equipment Maintenance
General Yard Work
Vehicle Loading/Unloading
Overseeing equipment storage containers
General Maintenance
Stock Checks
Assisting other team members when appropriate for the benefit of the company.
Yard and Maintenance Person – Specification
The ideal person will have experience working in yards. The position will suit someone that is methodical, accurate and that can work under their own initiative to get a job done. Essential a clean current UK driving license.
Equipment Cleaning
Equipment Maintenance
General yard Maintenance
Vehicle Loading/Unloading
Overseeing equipment storage containers
Assisting external team when required
General Maintenance
Stock Checks
Install/dismantle Marquees when required
Assisting other team members when appropriate for the benefit of the company.
Business Development Executive - Specification
Excellent opportunity – New role working for a family run marquee company providing the highest quality marquees. The ideal person will have experience working in the Marquee/Hospitality Industry. Proven track record in proactive selling. Keen, enthusiastic with a passion for what they do. Confident, get excited about work and enjoy what they do. Excellent organisational and Communication skills, including a good attention to detail. The role is primarily office based, you will be required to visit new customers.
Role: Reporting to Project Director
Proactive development of new business
Maintaining clients relationships with new customers
Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines & use own initiative
Targeted tele-sales campaigns to increase business
Proactive telemarketing our existing customer accounts and finding new contacts within these customers to ensure the maximum business opportunity is secured
Maintain good relationships with clients via telephone ,email and email quotations
Working effectively with Sales Support Assistant
Computer literacy to include Microsoft Office Word,Excel,Outlook, and experience in Databases Assisting other team members when appropriate for the benefit of the company
Person:
The ideal person will have experience working in the Marquee/Hospitality Industry (preferred not essential) Proven track record in selling
Keen, enthusiastic with a passion for what they do
Confident, get excited about work and enjoy thinking differently about daily challenges
Excellent organisational and Communication skills, including a good attention to detail
Essential computer literacy to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook Essential a Current UK Driving License
Sales Administration – Specification
Role: Answering telephone calls internal and external, in a professional efficient, positive manner
Liaising with Customers
Producing and sending quotes
Supporting and working effectively with Business Development Executive
Fast and accurate data input
And ad hoc administration as required
Assisting other team members when appropriate for the benefit of the company
Excellent Computer skills
Skills: Excellent people / telephone skills – warm, professional and confident manner
Microsoft office – Outlook, Excel and Word, Databases (TSS Database Preferred) or equivalent
Able to work under pressure
Proven organisational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task
Excellent attention to detail
The role requires a good working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, fast and accurate data input, preferred knowledge on TSS database system, previous knowledge on databases essential.
