Site Assistant

About the Tattoo:

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-class event, rooted in Scottish tradition, offering audiences an experience like no other. Performed to a live audience of 230,000 each year on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, the Tattoo showcases creativity through music, precision performances and dance from military and cultural acts from around the globe.

The success of the Tattoo relies on the connection of performers, staff, and audiences and this enables us to contribute to Services and Arts charities each year. We’re looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and personable people to work with us and join our world-class team.

Duration:

This is a temporary position from 17 June – 29 August 2025. Your normal working week is a minimum of 35 hours between 09:00 – 19:00 daily Monday to Sunday, although additional hours may be required. Your shifts will be allocated on a rota basis.

Job Purpose Summary:

Reporting directly to the Site Logistics Manager and Deputy Logistics Manager, you will be part of a small team delivering the asset and facilities management plan as set out by the Site Logistics Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all signage is correct and in position.
• Ensure access to the stands remains restricted as required.
• Carry out fire checks.
• Monitor the completion of the facilities management plan, including the removal of rubbish by the cleaning teams, to ensure refuse does not accumulate in the venue.
• Maintain and restock welfare area daily.
• Complete daily checks on handrails, stairwells and seating to ensure safety and security of the stands is maintained and report all faults to the Site Logistics Manager.
• Assist in manual handling duties as required.
• Ensure accreditation unit is kept clean and tidy and restock as required.
• Prepare site for handover to Event team during show time.
• Be prepared to assist and engage with all members of the public on the Esplanade during the day, answering questions about the event as required.
• Present a positive impression of the company and uphold our values in all activity. 
• Look after all documentation and equipment issued to you for the purpose of carrying out your duties.

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to follow instruction.
• Ability to assist in manual handling as required.
• Presentable, polite, confident, approachable, and helpful. 
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships.
• A positive attitude. 
• Over 18 years of age.    

Desirable Criteria: 

• Previous site experience in an event-related environment.
• First Aid. 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 30 March 2025