At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and certify rigging equipment for live events, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Global leader in video and lighting services for events and productions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and ensure the safety of exciting live events.
- Qualifications: Experience in rigging, strong technical skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 32040 - 39160 £ per year.
We’re a global video and lighting service provider delivering world class solutions for exhibitions, concerts, touring, conferences, theatre, TV, film and retail. We are seeking a Rigging Inspector to join our UK warehouse team in Hertford to lead the inspection, certification, and compliance of lifting and rigging equipment across our operations. This hands-on technical role is responsible for ensuring all equipment is inspected in line with LOLER regulations, accurately recorded within company systems, and maintained in a safe, compliant, and rental-ready condition. The role also supports rigging prep, maintenance, and wider warehouse activity where required.
What you’ll do:
- Carry out inspections of lifting and rigging equipment including hoists, chains, slings, shackles, truss, and associated equipment.
- Maintain LOLER inspection schedules, certification records, and compliance documentation.
- Identify, quarantine, and report damaged or non-compliant equipment.
- Support maintenance, testing, and repair of rigging and motor equipment.
- Prepare and process equipment for jobs in line with operational requirements.
- Support stock control, inventory management, and equipment tracking.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with Health & Safety standards.
- Assist with wider warehouse operations, including loading and unloading equipment where required.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in theatrical rigging and lifting equipment, including electric motors.
- LEAA qualification or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong technical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
- Experience leading, motivating and mentoring a small team.
- Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and inspection compliance.
- Clear written and spoken English for record keeping and communication.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 25kg and working in an active warehouse environment.
- Positive, organised and team focused with excellent communication skills.
- Previous experience in theatrical rigging and lifting equipment inspection is essential.
- Good knowledge of LOLER regulations and inspection procedures.
- LEE qualification or relevant industry experience is highly desirable.
- Strong technical, troubleshooting, and practical maintenance skills.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to record keeping.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Positive team player with strong communication skills.
- Physically capable of lifting and moving rigging equipment.
- Willingness and ability to travel to Blackburn during the transition period before relocating to Hertford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rigging professional to play a key role in maintaining the safety, compliance, and readiness of rigging equipment across a busy live events operation. If you’re looking for your next challenge and bring the skills and experience required, we’d love to hear from you.
Rigging Inspector in Hertford employer: 4Wall
4Wall is an exceptional employer that values its team members by fostering a collaborative and dynamic work culture in Hertford. With a focus on employee growth, we offer training opportunities and hands-on experience in the live event industry, ensuring that our technicians are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the success of exciting productions.
