Ourea Events, one of the leading organisers of ultra running events in the UK, is now recruiting Site Crew Members for the 2025 event season! If you love the energy of outdoor events and want to make an impact on the ultra running community, this is the opportunity for you.

At Ourea Events, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for both participants and spectators. Our events are more than just races – they’re an opportunity to push personal boundaries, explore stunning terrains, and connect with a like-minded community. From the challenging peaks of the Lake District to the rugged trails of the Scottish Highlands, we bring the best of ultra running to some of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Staff selection is competitive. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunities for all our employees and encourage candidates to apply regardless of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity, disability, and all other protected characteristics.

ABOUT OUREA EVENTS
We’re the small (9-person) permanent staff who organise the UK’s most challenging off-road running events, including the Dragon’s Back Race®, Cape Wrath Ultra®, Salomon Skyline Scotland®, SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day®, Salomon Buttermere Skyline™, Northern Traverse®, adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run and THE NORTH FACE Kendal Skyline Ultra™. We work year-round, primarily from a rural office near Kendal, and our passion is the outdoors.

JOB DETAILS
Location: Throughout the UK, usually starting and finishing in Kendal, Cumbria
Position type: Freelance
Working dates: April - September 2025
Available Roles: Site Crew, Site Crew Lead, Site Crew Deputy
Pay scale: £110 - £160 per day, depending on role and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION - SITE CREW
We are looking to hire motivated, hard working people to join our Site Crew in 2025. You will act as a pivotal role in the operational delivery of the events for thousands of participants per year. This role requires a strong work ethic in a physically demanding role, with the reward of working in the most beautiful landscapes the UK has to offer.

The job will mainly focus on building a range of event infrastructure and Temporary Demountable Structures (TDS) such as marquees, gazebos, fencing – generally bringing our events to life by transforming empty fields into lively event centres and overnight camps. Once the main structures are built, your role will at times act as support to the wider event team.

You don’t need to be available for all of the below dates, just apply for the events you would like to work on. However having greater availability will strengthen your application.

During the events you will need to provide your own tented accommodation and you will camp on the event sites. Ourea Events will provide all meals whilst working away on an event.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SITE CREW

To assist loading and unloading trucks with marquee stock at the warehouse and event site.
Building and dismantling marquees and other temporary demountable structures (TDS) at the event, under the supervision of a Site Crew Leader and Deputy.
Driving vans with equipment for/at the event (subject to license/age).
Carrying out any remedial works on the structures during the event, as required.
Assisting with other event tasks during event live phase, as required.
Working in accordance with the health and safety protocols developed for temporary demountable structures (TDS) and onsite safety of yourself and other individuals in the team.
Working to the expectations of the company and the overall ethos of the event.
Obtain and wear suitable PPE as required by company policies.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SITE CREW LEADER AND DEPUTY
In addition to the roles outlined above, Site Crew Leaders and Deputies will be responsible for the following:

Training new and returning Site Crew in the safe practice of building and breaking TDS onsite.
A safe working environment for the teams you are leading, ensuring all members wear appropriate PPE for the task they are completing.
Where required, complete a site handover to the Operations Manager(s) or Operations Director once all structures have been built, including completed sign off documents highlighting any problems.
Reporting any near miss and accidents in provided log books and reviewing these with the Operations Manager(s) or Operations Director after an occurrence.
Lead your team effectively, providing sufficient breaks and welfare during the working day.
Responsible for the safe unloading and loading of the vehicles within your team, distributing weight appropriately as per vehicle load lists.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory

Physically fit with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and working in all weather conditions.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather and camping at events for multiple days.
Work as part of a team and take instruction.
Fluent in English.
To travel to Kendal and/or our event sites independently.

Desirable

Experience building marquees or as site crew at other events.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive various event vehicles.
License and experience for towing vehicles.
Qualification in first aid.

Desirable – Site Crew Leader and Deputy

Experience in a similar leadership role on events or project management.
Qualifications in event management and/or health and safety.

CANDIDATE APPLICATIONS
Questions: Informal questions are also welcome via the email address below.
Applications: Applications are most easily accepted by completing this form submission with your availability and experience. Alternatively you can email this to [email protected]
Appication Deadline – 1st March 2025
Start Date: Various between April - September 2025.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

*A great year awaits! ©No Limits Photography*

WORKING DATES

For a small number of the Site Crew team, there is potential to extend these +/- 1-2 days either side for warehouse and van loading work, so please also indicate availability and interest (or lack of) for each event. If interested, you will need to have available accommodation within a commutable distance of Kendal.

Northern/Lakes Traverse®

Onsite: Saturday 5 – Tuesday 8 April 2025 (4 days)

Great Lakeland 3Day®

Onsite: Thursday 1 May – Monday 5 May 2025 (5 days)

Cape Wrath Ultra®

Onsite: Wednesday 14 – Monday 26 May 2025 (13 days)

Tea and Trails Ultra (North Lakes) - TBC if Site Crew going ahead.

Onsite: Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 June 2025 (4 days)

SheRACES Peaks - TBC if Site Crew going ahead.

Onsite: Friday 1 – Sunday 3 August 2025 (3 days)

Dragon’s Back Race®

Onsite: Thursday 28 August – Sunday 7 September 2025 (11 days)