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Grip Trainee

Entry-level grip trainee learning track, stands and set safety — UK Grips grade; confirm title on the call sheet and deal memo.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Assist track and kit under supervision
• Learn lifting and loft discipline
• Support Key Grip team as directed

Reports to

Best Boy Grip / Key Grip mentor

Works with

Grip crew

Career path

Grip Trainee → Grip → Dolly Grip

Day to day

Carry sandbags; learn track etiquette; watch fingers on wheels; fetch kit; never guess on crane pins.

Call times

Track/crane builds often mean an early grip call. Once rolling, grips match unit; wrap after safe strike of track, platforms and remote heads.

What to wear

Blacks; steel toe-caps; gloves; hard hat on builds; harness at height; weather layers.

Tools & kit

Gloves, PPE, personal hand tools as allowed; production/hire supplies track, dollies, cranes.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Call sheets / unit schedules
• Manufacturer docs (Libra, Technocrane, Fisher)
• Excel kit lists
• ChatGPT for packing weight lists (Key Grip verifies)

Related roles

Grip, Best Boy Grip

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