Join our family and work with us :)
‘The Summer of my life!’ and ‘Best Season Ever’ are just some of the awesome things our crew tell us at the end of the season. The Canvas Co is always looking for talented, hardworking and responsible individuals to join our team. Whether it’s creating a boutique village at festivals across Europe or managing outdoor events of all sizes, we would love to hear from you.
What’s involved?
We have 2 options for some of the roles working with us this summer:
Option 1 will be our core crew based in Macclesfield that will be employed, paid at an hourly rate and working on a more traditional Monday-to-Friday setup, this role will include setting up tents and working with our sister companies, Posh Frocks and Resonate events, setting up wedding marquees and garden cinema installations.
The 2nd option is for crew that want to be on the road, you will work and stay onsite at festivals all summer. This will also be paid at an hourly rate and include food and festival tickets. This includes the roles:
Deputy site manager
For more information about the roles, click the links above or scroll down to have a look at the details required for every role.
What we need :)
We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and physically fit crew members to join our team over the summer at a broad range of music festivals and events.
Do you enjoy working outdoors in all conditions with other peeps to tight deadlines? Work is fast-paced and physical whilst enjoyable and rewarding with a lively team.
Crewing involves boutique campsite building, dressing and furnishing tents and breakdown either side of live event dates. More often than not, crews remain on site with a crew festival ticket and therefore have the opportunity to make the most of the weekend.
There is the opportunity to work on many festivals traveling between shows, with the potential for progression in responsibility and pay.
This is a great entry-level role for individuals interested in moving into live events or event management or those at university or on a gap year who like music festivals.
No experience at putting up tents is necessary, just a good sense of humour, a strong work ethic and get on with it attitude.
Our training weekend is currently scheduled for May 11th and 12th and it is essential that you attend. This weekend is an opportunity for the whole team to meet and for us to figure out where in the team you will fit according to your strengths. We go through everything from what you can expect on a typical work day, learning to put up and dress each tent to all the boring admin followed by a few beers to round it all off!
If you can commit to the training days and love the idea of a summer of events, please read through the job descriptions below. Click on the link here to complete the application form and make sure you let us know which position you are applying for.
What festivals do we cover?
In 2024 we will be providing glamping accommodation at all the follwing festivals:
May
Buckle and boots 23rd-26th May Buckle and Boots
Shindig Festival 23rd-26th May Shindig Festival
The Big Retreat Festival 24th-27th May The Big Retreat Festival
June
Endure24 Reading 8th-9th June Endure24 - Reading
Download Festival 12th-16th June Download Festival
Blackthorn Proud To Bee 14th-16th June Blackthorn Pride
Glastonbury Festival 26th-30th June Glastonbury Festival
Endure24 Leeds 29th-30th June Endure24 - Leeds
July
Race to the Stones 13th-14th July Race To The Stones
Big Love Festival 18th-21st July Big Love Festival
Craic by the Creek 19th-21st July Craic by the Creek
Latitude Festival 25th-28th July Latitude Festival
Aug
Kendal Calling 1st-4th August Kendal Calling
Boomtown 7th-11th August Boomtown
Firevolt Festival 8th-11th August Firevolt Festival
We Out Here Festival 15th-18th August We Out Here
Isle of Wight Scooter Rally 23rd-26th August Isle of Wight Scooter Rally
Moovin Festival 23rd-25th August Moovin Festival
Leeds Festival 21st-25th August Leeds Festival
End of the Road Festival 29th Aug- 1st Sept End of the Road
Lindisfarne 31st Aug-3rd Sept Lindisfarne Festival
build crew roles - onsite crew
Our build and break team members work to create The Canvas Co’s luxury accommodation, this includes the setting up and dismantling of accommodation, dressing and finishing the interiors to a very high standard. Working to tight schedules in all weather conditions. This is a very physically demanding job. This role also includes occasional reception duties in return for your festival ticket.
Responsibilities Include:
Setting up and dismantling our accommodation
Furnishing and dressing the accommodation
Making beds and finishing tents to a very high standard
During the event you will sometimes be asked to help on reception under guidance from a reception manager, this can include helping customers with their bags or just being on hand for any maintenance that is needed.
Requirements:
You must enjoy physical and challenging work in all weather conditions
Excellent team player
Reliable and efficient with a good attention to detail
Good communication and interpersonal skills
A passion for delivering good customer service
Aged over 18
Desirable skills:
Previous experience at setting up glamping sites
Driving license and your own vehicle to travel between events, we try our hardest to share transport and keep onsite vehicles to a minimum, so you might be requested to pick up and drop off crew between events, we pay fuel expenses for this.
To apply for this role please complete the application here
SITE MANAGER
We have 2 opportunities for this role
Full time (almost) summer roles available, starting in May and finishing in September.
Adhoc/temp site managers covering 1 or 2 events throughout the summer, this is ideal for people already working in the events industry that might need to be fill a gap.
A natural self-starter you will relish a challenge. As a motivating and patient people manager you will not be afraid of long hours and working on-site throughout the festival season. Familiar with the culture of the event industry with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Liaise with event organisers and prepare the site for the build
Marking and flagging out the site in preparation for the build
Unloading and loading of trucks and keeping on schedule, on larger events you will get a deputy manager to help with these tasks
Responsible for completing the build and breakdowns to schedule
Managing the crew and ensuring their safety and wellbeing while onsite
Take overall responsibility of the event
Liaise with the Canvas Co office and warehouse
Requirements
Ability to give instructions and manage the build crew
Ability to carry out physical work
Hard working and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, this can sometimes lead to long days if we have problems with crew or weather holding up the build schedule.
Good attention to detail
Tidy and efficient
Previous experience working on music festival sites
Desire to live and work outdoors, you will live onsite for several weeks of the summer.
Desirable
Driving license and your own vehicle
Tele-handler and Straightmast operator license, this is not necessary as training can be provided for the right applicant.
CAD drawing skills
To apply for this role please complete the application here
Build Crew Team Leaders - Onsite Crew
Our build and break Team Leaders will be responsible for a small team (3 or 4) build crew members. A usual day would include taking responsibility for building X amount of accommodation units with your small crew. You will report to the Site Manager and deal with any problems that you and your crew come across during the build.
This is a hands on team leader role, you will work with the team to help build the accommodation and solve any problems.
work to create The Canvas Co’s luxury accommodation, this includes the setting up and dismantling of accommodation, dressing and finishing the interiors to a very high standard. Working to tight schedules in all weather conditions. This is a very physically demanding job. This role also includes occasional reception duties in return for your festival ticket.
Responsibilities Include:
Leading small teams under the Site Managers instructions.
Setting up and dismantling our accommodation
Furnishing and dressing the accommodation
Making beds and finishing tents to a very high standard
Supporting new crew members with additional training onsite
Quality control and sign off of structures
During the event you will sometimes be asked to help on reception under guidance from a reception manager, this can include helping customers with their bags or just being on hand for any maintenance that is needed.
Requirements
Ability to take and give instructions.
Problem solving and using your initiative
You must enjoy physical and challenging work in all weather conditions
Excellent team player and leader
Attention to detail and a desire to complete tasks to a high standard
Good communication and interpersonal skills
A passion for delivering good customer service
Aged over 18
Desirable skills
Previous experience at setting up glamping sites
People management experience
Driving license and your own vehicle to travel between events, we try our hardest to share transport and keep onsite vehicles to a minimum, so you might be requested to pick up and drop off crew between events, we pay fuel expenses for this.
To apply for this role please complete the application here
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM
Our front of house managers will be responsible for the main reception at our events, meeting and greeting customers, making sure they are looked after and have the greatest experience possible while staying with us. A varied role that is (almost) full time through out the summer.
Our front of house team will also help with the finishing touches in our luxury accommodation, helping with the build 1 day before the event opens and the first day of breakdown after the event.
Responsibilities:
Managing bookings
Dealing with problems quickly and effectively
Responsible for the overall management and organisation of our reception during the event.
Excellent communication skills
Highly organised and efficient
Manage reception staff and maintenance staff including creating rotas
Requirements:
Desire to please all customers
Excellent communication skills
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
Highly organised and efficient
Computer skills, basic understanding of excel
UK driving license and use of own vehicle (preferred but not necessary)
To apply for this role please complete the application here
CREW COOK
For all events we provide our working crew all meals on the working days. On the larger events this is a full time role but with the smaller events (crews) it isn't, so a team attitude is vital and the desire to want to muck in and help the build crew rather than putting your feet up is expected.
Responsibilities
Purchasing food from local shops and budget management
Prepare all meals for the crew throughout the build and breakdown
Build and break of the crew kitchen area
Ensuring the kitchen is hygienic and Health and Safety procedures are followed
Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen/crew camp area
Requirements
UK driving license and over 30
Cooking experience (obviously - no microwaves here)
Organised and efficient at working to deadlines
Experience in dealing with various dietary requirements
Desirable
Your own vehicle and happy to use it all summer
H&S Cetificates
To apply for this role please complete the application here
DRIVERS - Based in macclesfield
Our Drivers roles are for people based in Macclesfield that will deliver our tents all across the UK.
The role will be very varied, including working at our warehouse helping pack boxes, fill vans and load trailers ready to go to site. You will drive the vehicles to deliver the tents and accommodation to site and join the onsite build and break crews when needed.
You will also work with our sister company Posh Frocks and Wellies and build large marquees for private events and weddings. We will give you the opportunity to stay at a festival or two in the summer if you like.
Responsibilities Include:
Delivering tents and marquees to festival sites and events
Setting up and dismantling large marquees in the North West
Packing and unpacking boxes at our warehouse
Requirements:
Aged over 25 with a full clean driving license
Experience at driving LWB vans
Organised and efficient
Desirable skills:
Cat C license and experience at driving 18t rigids
Experience at towing large trailers
To apply for this role please complete the application here
Build Crew Roles - Based in Macclesfield
Our Build crew roles are for crew that will be based in Macclesfield and only expected to spend the odd night away on the road while building.
The role will be very varied, including working at our warehouse helping pack boxes, fill vans and load trailers ready to go to site. You will also travel to site and join the onsite build and break crews. Our Macclesfield based build crew will also work with our sister company Posh Frocks and Wellies and build large marquees for private events and weddings. We will give you the opportunity to stay at a festival or two in the summer if you like.
Responsibilities Include:
Setting up and dismantling our accommodation at sites across the UK
Setting up and dismantling large marquees in the North West
Packing and unpacking boxes at our warehouse
Jet washing and cleaning our equipment
Requirements:
You must enjoy physical and challenging work in all weather conditions
Excellent team player
Reliable and efficient with a good attention to detail
Aged over 16
Desirable skills:
Over 30 with a clean driving license
Experience at driving LWB vans or towing trailers
To apply for this role please complete the application here
VOLUNTEERS
We are always searching for exceptional volunteers to help the crew working in the Boutique Camping area at festivals all across the UK.
Volunteers must provide their own tent and bedding. Waterproofs are advised, especially if you are working as part of our build crew. In most cases, volunteers camp in the boutique camping area with access to showers, electricity, posh toilets and security.
Build volunteers
You will receive a festival ticket for your work, and we will provide food for the days you are working.
You must make your own way to the festival site, in some circumstances we can also arrange to collect you from the nearest train station.
Helping the build team to put up Boutique camping structures including Bell Tents, Bedouin tents and Indian Shikar Tents, no experience necessary, all can be taught on the job.
You will be required to work for 2 days before the festival helping to build the site, and one day after helping with the dismantle, you will finish work and be free to go home on Monday evening after the festival.
To apply for this role please complete the application here
reception volunteers
A role for happy, smiley and sociable people. Working with our front of house team you will help with checking guests in and ensuring they have a great time at the festival.
Festival ticket provided and you will work a maximum of 16 hours over the festival weekend and an additional 4 hours on the Monday morning.
Arrive evening before gates open and leave Monday lunchtime after the festival closes, you will need to make your own way to and from the festival site.
To apply for this role please complete the application here
