Tipi Build Team Lead - Hereford, United Kingdom - JAVA Tipis Ltd

Description

Java Tipis are a family run business based in Hereford.

Java Tipis are a dynamic company, our Directors' have over 30 years combined experience and expertise in wedding and event management with ambition to continue growth over the coming years.

We currently manage and supply Nordic tipis for weddings and events across Herefordshire, the Midlands, the Cotswolds and into Wales and have a busy season of events lined up for 2024 and beyond.

Why join Java Tipis

We love what we do and are looking to grow our team with other equally enthusiastic people.

Our belief is that developing a strong, well trained, cohesive and cooperative team is vital to our success, so we place high value on loyalty and commitment.

Our clients have high expectations and so do we.

We pride ourselves on our close attention to detail, delivering an exceptionally high-quality service and product, every time, efficiently and safely.

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people, who take pride in their work, to help us deliver some amazing events.

Our expectations

Job Description - Tipi Rigging Crew Lead

• Overall responsibility for the seamless delivery of Java Tipis events, executed to required standards at varying sites.
• Responsibility for the management of Java Tipis vehicles and rigging crew whilst in transit and on route to events.
• Driving responsibility for Java Tipis fleet vehicles and trailers as required per event.
• Responsible for being the direct link between Java Tipis Operational Director and the tipi rigging crew team for implementing all aspects of operations including health and safety, staff training, staff performance, procedural review, equipment updates, client liaison, event alterations and more.
• Responsible for managing a team of 36 crew, guiding the team to achieve the successful build of Scandinavian style tipi / tipis at a variety of different events.
• Responsible for creating a collaborative work environment and determining the direction of a particular event, project or program.
• Expected to provide training, guidance and instruction to the tipi rigging crew to ensure all required build / derig times are achieved and to the required standard, from a single tipi through to a multiple tipi link setup.
• Responsible for leading onsite team briefing at start of every tipi build and derig.
• Responsible, onsite, for the correct marking out for single to multiple link tipi set ups.
• Responsible, onsite, for delegating work to rigging crew members, managing progress towards goals, and coaching team members as needed. (Essentially providing a mentorship role to the tipi rigging crew team.)
• Expected to provide context to the tipi rigging crew team, so team members understand why their work matters and how their work fits into the larger company vision. (With that context, team members can more effectively prioritize tasks and ensure they get their highestimpact work done at the right time.)
• Management of client handover that offers a comprehensive overview of the tipis, focusing on required safety briefings and essential checks throughout event duration, where possible gain written build sign off from clients and video record of completed event builds.
• Accountability for sign off on (prior to leaving the storage unit and prior to leaving site) specific event tipis / build plans and associated equipment (Live Inventory documentation), including safe loading/ lashing of all required equipment, tools etc (Trailer checklist).
• Responsible for documenting and reporting any damages to equipment, tools, fleet vehicles / trailers, injuries to staff at work to Operational director.
• Expected to attend weekly meetings with account managers to clarify specifics of forthcoming builds to aid seamless provision of events.
• Provision of planned and emergency event support as required (incl. weekends and bank holidays).

Person Specification

• A reasonable level of physical fitness and good stamina is required.
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety at work
• Respect for safe working practices and ownership of their safety and the safety of the whole team
• An ability to work well in a team
• An ability to focus on the end goal
• A good sense of humour
• Well presented with good personal hygiene
• Customer focused
• Polite and courteous
• Able to communicate clearly, confidently and with respect
• A positive and collaborative person
• A calm and confident demeanour
• An ability to take ownership of their role and show initiative
• A willingness to learn
• Open to continuous improvement
• An understanding of the difference between efficiency and taking short cuts
• An interest in personal development
• Reliable and punctual
• An ability to listen and take direction
• An ability to follow processes and procedures

Essential Skills and Experience

• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
• Evidence of abi