Contract: Permanent, full-time

Location: Based at our warehouse in Penyffordd, near Chester, with UK-wide travel as required

Seasonality: Year-round (Christmas markets, summer festivals & live events)

Salary: Competitive for the right candidate (£30k - £40k range)

 

Working for a market-leading family business Tents and Events Ltd based in Penyffordd, near Chester, we are looking for a proactive, hands-on Event Site Manager to take ownership of our wooden chalet division (Chalet Events) across a busy, year-round events calendar.

 

From festive Christmas markets to major summer festivals, this is a permanent role for someone who thrives in live environments and takes pride in well-run sites and well-managed warehouses.

 

The Role

You'll manage all operations of our wooden chalets, storage, stock control, logistics, build, live operation, and de-rig ensuring everything is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, delivery, installation, logistical operation, and removal of wooden chalets across UK event sites

• Acting as the main on-site point of contact for chalet and infrastructure operations

• Leading site teams and coordinating contractors during builds and breaks

• Managing storage yards and warehouse operations at our Penyffordd base

• Maintaining accurate stock control, inventory records, and asset tracking Identifying damage, losses, and maintenance requirements

• Coordinating repairs and refurbishment of stock

• Managing day-to-day chalet teams with all operational issues during live events

• Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations

 

What We're Looking For

 

Essential:

• Experience in event site management, production, or temporary infrastructure

• Strong understanding of live event builds and operations

• Experience managing teams and contractors

• Highly organised, practical, and calm under pressure

• Willing and able to travel UK-wide and work occasional weekends and unsociable hours

 

Desirable:

Experience with Marquees or wooden chalets or similar structures

Full driving license with option for trailers and HGV

First Aid qualification Forklift or plant tickets

 

Why Join Us:

• Permanent, year-round role

• Opportunity to grow within the organisation

• Based from our warehouse in Pen-y-ffordd with varied UK travel

• Work for a respected, market-leading family business

• Involvement in major Christmas markets and summer festivals

• Competitive salary for the right candidate

• Hands-on role with genuine responsibility

 

Please send CV and accompanying letter to sales@tents-events.net