DNK Event Services

24/02/2023

Job Opportunity

Event Installation Crew

DNK Event Services Ltd is a Ribble Valley based event equipment hire business helping deliver events in the Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire areas. Our main focus is on traditional marquee weddings, but we also have key operations in temporary power solutions and mobile bars.

DNK Event Services are looking to grow our team in preparation for the success of our 2023 season. We are recruiting several positions for Event Installation Crew members who will work closely together and report directly to the Technical Director to complete successful installations of various marquees and event equipment. There are full time positions working 37.5 hours per week and part time positions working 22.5 hours per week primarily between Monday to Friday inside the hours of 8am – 6pm however flexibility is required depending on the tasks being completed. Full training will be provided so no experience necessary.

Mandatory Requirements
• English Speaking.
• Positive & flexible working attitude.
• Physically fit.

Advantageous Skills
• Experience working with marquees or temporary structures.
• Full UK Driving License.
• First Aid Trained.
• Practical outdoor or building experience.

Main Duties
• Installation of Traditional Pole Marquees including all internal fixtures and fittings.
• Delivery and set up of mobile bars.
• Installation of power distribution equipment.
• Liaising with the Directors and office team offering a constant clear avenue of communication for all things project-related.
• Responsible for driving and maintaining a range of vehicles and trailers (if qualified).
• Loading and checking kit.
• Maintenance of all hire stock.
• Maintaining our high standard of working practices and finish.
• Opportunity to work additional overtime as bar staff.

Remuneration depends upon experience rates from £10ph

Contract length: 6 months from April 17th to October 31st.
As an expanding company there is a possibility for some of the positions to become permanent.

To apply please email a CV to [email protected]

12/06/2022

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12/06/2022

What a fantastic day at the Supercar Showtime at Houghton Tower where we provided site power to traders, hospitality and exhibition stalls. Huge congratulations to the organisers that raised lots of money for

19/05/2022

More Genny spam, this time in Manchester with , showcasing at the ABC building

18/05/2022

Big thanks to for staying in work late to help make it fit. Also thanks to Chris and for having a big workshop and fancy tools to make life easier 🤘🏼😅

20/04/2022

🟨The first one has landed⬛️

03/04/2022

Early morning drop off under the M60 for course entertainment with and 🎶🎶

08/03/2022

We're recruiting for a Team Lead and Event Installation Crew!

DNK Event Services Ltd is a Ribble Valley based event equipment hire business helping deliver events in the Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire areas. Our main focus is on traditional marquee weddings, but we also have key operations in temporary power solutions and mobile bars. Also see our sister company Ribble Valley Canvas Marquees

DNK Event Services are looking to grow our team in preparation for the success of our 2022 season. We are recruiting several positions including Team Lead and Event Installation Crew who will work closely together and report directly to the Technical Director to complete successful installations of various Marquees and event equipment. There are full time positions working 37.5 hours per week and part time positions working 22.5 hours per week primarily between Monday to Friday inside the hours of 8am – 6pm however flexibility is required depending on the tasks being completed. Full training will be provided.

Mandatory Requirements
• English Speaking.
• Positive & flexible working attitude.
• Physically fit.

Advantageous Skills
(Non-essential, training, development, and opportunity will be offered to the right candidate)
• Experience working with marquees or temporary structures.
• Full UK Driving License.
• First Aid Trained.
• Basic Carpentry Skills.

Main Duties
• Installation of Traditional Pole Marquees including all internal fixtures and fittings.
• Delivery and set up of mobile bars.
• Installation of power distribution equipment.
• Liaising with the Directors and office team offering a constant clear avenue of communication for all things project-related.
• Responsible for driving and maintaining a range of vehicles and trailers.
• Loading and checking kit.
• Maintenance of all hire stock.
• Maintaining our high standard of working practices and finish.
Team Lead
• Responsible for the smooth running of our warehouse facility working to ensure efficient use of the space, tools, and crew.
• Manage a team between 2-8 ensuring all relevant procedures are followed closely and close attention is paid to the safe working practices of the crew.

• This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to perform different tasks as required by the overall objectives of the business.
• Opportunity to work additional overtime as bar staff.

Remuneration depends upon experience but rates from £10ph

Contract length: 6 months with a view to be permanent.

For applications please email a C.V. and why you'd think you'd be a good fit for the role to [email protected]

18/02/2022

We have trailer mounted generators, power distribution kit and fuel ready to deploy, should anyone need our assistance from power outages to homes or businesses.

Hope everyone is staying safe and we are here if you need us! ⛈

09/02/2022

It has been a busy week or so for us providing live production power. Last week we had synchronised 40kvas on Live Lessons, Green Planet Live, featuring the main man Sir David Attenborough, followed by The victorians Live earlier this week on CBBC.

09/02/2022

We’ve also been back at Goodison Park for Everton V Brentford Rig day supporting Film and TV services with their hectic FA Cup Schedule.

04/01/2022

Happy New Year everyone. If you are planning an outdoor wedding or event this year and you need power then we are here to help.. drop us a message or email and we can have a chat about your requirements.

29/11/2021

We received a phone call this afternoon from a shooting range in Yorkshire. We had power on and the business back up and running within an hour and a half of receiving the call! 👊🏽

If your business or home is affected by the current weather conditions and you need power urgently, then don’t hesitate to give us a call. ⚡️

06/11/2021

On site a Goodison today powering for our friends at Film and Tv Services

05/11/2021

Providing power for the traders at Clitheroe Cricket club bonfire this evening. Did you spot us peeping behind the bar?

09/10/2021

Deliveries to the cobbles this morning, we managed to have a good look round too! Now just enjoying a quick pint on Liverpool docks after more deliveries! 🍺

02/10/2021

01/10/2021

‘Where do you want the gene?’

‘Behind the massive pigeon please!’

The festivals keep on coming into October! This weekend we’re powering Darwen live main stage with our friends at North West Power and Lighting.

25/09/2021

First outing for one of our shiny new fleet vehicles. Today we’re back at Bloomfield Road for filming the highlights show for today’s game.

05/09/2021

Last load of the day 😴

05/09/2021

All set up at Bury Athletics Club where we have chosen to donate our services for generators and pedestrian fencing for a free accessible festival for all. The money raised from the event will go back into facilities at the club. Hopefully producing our next generation of Olympians and Paralypians 🏋🏼🏅🚴🏼

04/09/2021

Let’s get ready to rumble!! (Not sure why I filmed sideways)

04/09/2021

This morning we dropped power in for a trade show at prevost along side and combining on the video wall, stage and sound along with power for all the traders ahead of tomorrows event.

27/08/2021

Had the final site visit for Accessible Festival earlier this week. The sun is shining here in Greater Manchester and we are sure it’s going to last! ☀️🤞

Looking forward to seeing all the festival goers, acts and stalls. Some amazing vendors, including Manchester’s first fully accessible bar 53two: https://www.53two.com/🍻

Enormous thanks to Nick from DNK Event Services who has made the frankly phenomenal donation of all the generators and power supplying the festival including the fuel!! Wow! https://dnkeventservices.co.uk/ 🔋🔌⚡️

To Makin Lightin for supplying all of the stage and sound equipment. Thank you for making this incredible donation every year: https://lnkd.in/dgjjADFs 💫🎶

To MotoNovo Finance for their donation toward the main stage! It was touch and go as to whether we were going to be able to afford one for a while there. Hooray! https://www.motonovofinance.com/ 🥳

To Moovin Festival for donating decorations so we can make AccessFest look the best it has ever been: https://www.moovinfestival.com/ 🦋🎊🪅

And finally, to Roger and Bury AC without whom none of this would be possible: https://www.buryac.co.uk/ 🏅

We are so grateful to our donors, sponsors and volunteers supporting this incredible event and allowing us to keep it free for another year.

Everyone involved is a volunteer giving their time and resources free to make it all happen. If you are able to donate to help support the festival please do so at https://tinyurl.com/256cb3vc

Festivals are for everyone! 🙌 🎪

26/08/2021

Another couple of installation done today with our friends at and for a christening at Cleveleys, a bar mitzvah in Altrincham. Tomorrow we have another two wedding installs and a festival. Busy busy, just how we like it!

21/08/2021

19/08/2021

First drop off of the day done where we’re powering an awesome lineup including

01/08/2021

01/08/2021

Generator collection in Wanlockhead, Scotland this evening where we’ve been supporting Wildfire Festival. What an amazing place!