Crew Types

We have three main categories of crew for clients to choose from that provide the full range of skills required on any event.

• Support Crew - all-purpose crew for getting your show in and out
• Elite Crew - crew generally skilled in numerous technical disciplines
• Specialist Technicians - professional crew, skilled in specific technical roles

Our crew members are dedicated to making every event that they work on a success because we all subscribe to the same work ethic. Not only can we provide the extra manpower required but we also offer a broad, practical set of production skills gained from both formal training and practical experience.

Local Knowledge: For visiting production companies (particularly those from outside Scotland), we will provide specialist local knowledge to help you to source the best quality and value kit. This service, which is provided free of charge, is further supported by our intimate knowledge of all the major suppliers and venues in Scotland.

Support Crew:

Trained and experienced Support Crew are dedicated to getting your production process moving onsite. Getting your show into and out of a venue is their speciality. Support Crew come with general skills in many technical disciplines. This means they can be trusted to reliably and professionally assist your team setting up and dismantling your show.

Support Crew are experienced in working across many venues ranging from theatres and stadiums to conference centres and corporate offices - indoors and outdoors. (In addition to technical services, support crews can be used as event hosts.) Our Support Crew pride themselves on getting stuck into any job the client requires and are the back bone of our business.

Our Support Crew will do anything required to make your event a major success whether it is moving equipment, dressing tables, moving potted plants, hanging drapes or unpacking boxes. Our crew will regularly go far beyond the extra mile to ensure that the event starts on time and has the desired 'wow' effect.

Elite Crew:

We have access to a large pool of trained and experienced production technicians who can be relied on to fill any skills gap in your team. Our Elite Crew technicians have advanced skills in specific disciplines and can be relied on to work safely and competently on their own or as part of a team. Examples of Elite Crew job roles include:

• Lighting Rigger
• Sound Rigger
• AV Rigger
• Assistant Set Carpenter
• Basic Lighting Operator
• Basic Sound Operator
• Basic AV Operator
• Conference Technician (Lighting, Sound & Powerpoint Operator)
• Speaker Preview Technician/Powerpoint Technician
• Relay Camera Operator
• Stage Manager
• Equipment Maintenance Technician
• PAT Testing Technician
• Warehouse Technician

Elite Crew have a dedicated rate card and special rates are negotiable for individual jobs or block bookings. Please contact the office for a more information and a tailored quote.

Specialist Technicians:

A range of professional specialist technicians with advanced skills in a dedicated discipline are available to cover any requirement your production needs. Examples of Specialist Technician roles are:

• Lighting Programmer/Operator
• Live Band Sound Engineer - FOH & Monitors
• Conference Sound Engineer
• Specialist AV Technician
• Specialist AV Operator
• Stage Manager
• Show Caller
• Backline Technician
• Specialist Camera Operators
• Vision Mixers
• Carpenters
• Production Rigger
• Production Electrician
• Production IT Technician
• Conference Technician
• Warehouse Staff

Other Crew Services:

We are dedicated to providing all types of labour and skill requirements for the events and conference industry. We have a range of crew with additional skills that could be of use to your event.

• Fork-lift & Tele-handler Operators
• Cherry Picker, Scissor Lift and other powered access operators (IPAF)
• Drivers (vans, 7.5tn trucks, 18tn trucks and HGV 1)
• Site Clearance & Cleaners
• Front of House staff
• Site Fencing Crew
• Stage Building Crew
• Scaffolders

Temporary In-house Staff:

Since the events industry is often seasonal, it can be difficult for production companies to retain the same level of staff throughout the year. With changes in available personnel, why not call on Diamond Event Services to provide short-term crew to cover in-house shortfalls. Rates are negotiable for extended periods.