- Woodworking
- Aerial arts (pole dancing and silks)
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Adventure Travel
Jess Rosson
NZ & UK
Summary
Experienced freelance event contractor specializing in building temporary structures and managing logistics for large-scale festivals and events across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Skilled in operating heavy machinery, coordinating teams, and ensuring safe, efficient setups that meet high industry standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant and Boneyard Manager
Rhythm and Vines
11.2023 - Current
- Manage plant hire/off-hire and conduct daily equipment checks
- Organise unloading/loading of all trucks on-site, ensuring smooth logistics
- Maintain an orderly boneyard for easy access by event staff
- Support teams with necessary lifts and operate boom and scissor lifts to assist the lighting crew
Plant Operator - Heavy Lift Team
Boomtown
07.2023 - Current
- Operate heavy machinery such as tractors, telehandlers up to an 18-tonne Merlo, and tow 5th wheel trailers up to 40ft.
- Organised and deliver ballast to event structures across the site
- Pick up and place shipping containers for efficient unloading/reloading
- Play a key role in constructing the Area 404 container arena
Green Barn & Site Facilities Plant Operator
Glastonbury Festival
04.2023 - Current
- Operate and maintain heavy machinery, supporting setup and takedown processes
- Coordinate with event teams to ensure timely and safe placement/pickup of infrastructure
- Assisting with site facilities - landing cabins, shower blocks, tanks and containers
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations, reducing incidents and ensuring a secure work environment
Plant Operator / Chippy Build Crewthe
Gluttony
01.2023 - 04.2024
- During the first year, working with the general site crew on the chippy team, building temporary food huts, bars, decks, and other structures for event accessibility
- Promoted to head site telehandler driver in the second year, assisting with all required lifts, overseeing truck loading/unloading, organizing the boneyard, and managing skip movements
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Trailer handling
- Event logistics
- Safety compliance
- Structural setup
- Hand tool proficiency
- Team coordination
- Time management
Licenses
- Full Drivers Licence - NZ, AU, UK
- NPORS - Rough Terrain Straight Mast & Telescopic Handler - UK
- Licence to Perform High-Risk Work / Forklift - South Australia
- White Card - Construction Safety - South Australia
- Safe Product Handler - New Zealand
Interests
Timeline
Plant and Boneyard Manager
Rhythm and Vines
11.2023 - Current
Plant Operator - Heavy Lift Team
Boomtown
07.2023 - Current
Green Barn & Site Facilities Plant Operator
Glastonbury Festival
04.2023 - Current
Plant Operator / Chippy Build Crewthe
Gluttony
01.2023 - 04.2024
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