About the Role:
We are seeking interest and CVs from crew, technicians, and production staff with experience in preparation, installation, de-rig, and live operations within a festival and live event setting. As part of our network of contractors, you will support Edinburgh Science as we deliver our multi-disciplinary programme, including our flagship festival in April 2026 and our Generation Science schools touring program. Additional work is also available supporting the general operations of the organisation.
About our work:
Our production department operates primarily from our warehouse; our base for developing, maintaining, and storing kit. Prior to events, we require assistance at the warehouse to procure, audit, pack, and refurbish our stock. During the delivery of events our needs shift to installation, operation, maintenance and de-rig of event equipment.
Our festival in 2026 consists of a large family-focused activation at the National Museum of Scotland incorporating interactive science, technology, engineering and maths workshops and exhibits. More activations of a similar nature will take place at other indoor and outdoor locations across the city. We also run a talks programme consisting of talks and presentations with a conventional conference-style setup.
About You:
ur work spans many disciplines and requires people with multiple skill sets and backgrounds in roles including:
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Warehouse duties - auditing, maintenance, packing and preparation of equipment, loading and unloading of vehicles
We have a strong preference for people with a multi-skilled background and the ability to adapt and take on various tasks and roles. We also are interested in other relevant disciplines not listed above. An interest in science and learning is appreciated.
You will be:
Maintaining Edinburgh Science’s high standards for health & safety and professionalism while working within the public domain and with our partner venues and suppliers is essential.
If successful, work will be offered by Edinburgh Science on an as-needed basis. Our operations will include weekend and evening work. Please include a note of any significant periods between February and June 2026 that you are NOT currently available in your application.
How to Apply:
To view the full job description, visit edinburghscience.co.uk/Crew-Job-Description-2026
You will be asked to upload your current Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Please also include two references.
Please note: By the start of any employment with Edinburgh Science, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close applications early.
Submitting your name into the pool ensures your application will be considered for shortlisting. We will only be able to offer work to successful candidates with applications submitted to the pool.
If we are not able to offer you work on this occasion, we may be able to do so in the future and aim to keep candidates details on file for a period, for this purpose. We will seek specific permission from you on these occasions to do this.
At Edinburgh Science we welcome applications from all backgrounds because we believe that bringing together people with different perspectives, ideas and experiences always leads to better discussions, decisions and results.