IF YOU WANT TO WORK IN THIS INDUSTRY.

This may look like an exciting and interesting way to make a living but here are a few words of caution.

The work is extremely erratic and with very little warning. It starts very badly paid, as there is a never-ending surplus of crew wanting to do it, some even for nothing. The hours can be very very long. The days start very early, if you are late, don't bother returning. You can be bored to tears for hours on end or rushed off your feet the whole day. You might be wet and cold, or both, so be prepared. There is heavy lifting involved. You will be asked to get your hands dirty and to clean up everyone's rubbish and to make teas and coffees for the most arrogant people you have probably ever met. If you have a licence and car (and you should have) you will be asked to pick up the most awkward of things, including people, from the most difficult places imaginable. There will be practical jokes made on you, and you will not be informed etc etc etc.

There are numerous enquiries from prospective assistants. As you can probably understand I tend to only use ones I've already worked with, or who have a lot of experience. My reputation, not yours, is what's on the line if one of my assistants makes a mistake, so I can't take many chances with new people, especially inexperienced ones. Please don't call me on my mobile, or even worse, at home, asking for work.

However, should you still wish to send a CV, I'll respond accordingly. Its more a matter of timing and luck so do not pin your hopes too high as I get a lot more CV's than I do jobs. Qualifications are not necessary but a good CV is.