Spinnaker Abseil Ground Crew

We are recruiting experienced Rock Climbing Instructors and Rope Access Technicians to join our resident abseil team operating from the 85-metre high abseil platform.

We are looking for confident outdoor enthusiasts, who are customer focused.

With stunning views across Portsmouth and the Solent, we will be working with clients who use the event as a platform to raise funding for their charities, alongside corporate events and the general public.

Technical training will be provided covering the range of skills needed to ensure you can run a safe, professional and memorable experience.

Job Description

  • Responsible for providing a welcoming and reassuring face of the abseil experience.
  • Manage clients kitting up and de-kitting using correct fitting procedures.
  • Responsible for ground safety procedures.
  • Greet customers as they reach the ground after their abseil and detach from the ropes.

Practical Skills

  • Excellent people skills.
  • Current First Aid qualification.

TRAINING COURSE

5hr Training Course.

Successful candidates will receive payment for their training course upon completion of 10 days work.

2026 Training Dates

March: 22nd

What We Offer

Pay

£135 – Daily rate with 16hr (outdoor or equivalent) First Aid qualification.
£148.50 – Equivalent daily rate if bonus is achieved (paid at end of season, please see details below).

£130 – Daily rate with 8hr (outdoor or equivalent) First Aid qualification.
£143 – Equivalent daily rate if bonus is achieved (paid at end of season, please see details below).

£125 – Daily rate with no first aid qualification.
£137.50 – Equivalent daily rate if bonus is achieved (paid at end of season, please see details below).

SEASON

April to October, working a 3-week rolling rota (working every 3rd weekend). You will have the abilty to swaps shifts with other team members, or pick up additional shifts where available.

Bonus Scheme

Additional 10% pay for succesful season worked (provided requirements are met).

Misc.

  • Other employment opportunities within the company.
  • Discounted courses.
  • Discounted kit on equipment purchased through our shop.

Application

Please email your CV along with a covering letter to: jobs@thehatt.co.uk