Job Title: Junior Warehouse Technician/Warehouse Technician – Speakers and Rigging
Location: Weybridge, Surrey, KT13
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 in 7 days
Britannia Row Productions is a world-class audio rental company supplying high-end audio equipment and skilled audio engineers to global music tours, sporting and corporate events. Now part of the US-based Clair Global group of companies our business and impressive client list is growing.
We are now looking for a Junior Warehouse Technician or someone with experience to join the team in our Speakers and Rigging Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in live events, exhibitions or broadcast.
What will you do?
You will be assisting the Head of Department (HOD) and Supervisor in all aspects of the running of the Loudspeakers and Rigging Department in addition to other general warehouse duties designated by the Warehouse Manager.
The main job tasks will be:
- Assisting in the smooth running of the department
- Assisting and ensuring the allocation of departmental equipment to jobs
- Stock control using current rental management software with a high degree of accuracy
- Preparing department equipment before use on hire or jobs
- Ensuring the preparation of equipment is running on time in readiness for the load out time
- De-prepping equipment after use on a job
- Testing and evaluating equipment to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose keeping up to date standards
- Maintenance, cleaning and repair of all department equipment and facilities
- To prioritise sub-hired equipment for return during de-prep
- Fault finding and problem solving
- Formal training to become a LOLER Rigging examiner
- In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT)
- Assisting with training of casual staff and apprentices working in the department and contributing to their development and monitoring as per the HOD’s instructions
- Sourcing and then ordering spare parts and consumables through the HOD
- Reporting to the HOD/Supervisor/Warehouse Manager/Operations any incidents of damaged equipment, lost equipment, or missing equipment
- Keep department area & workshop clean, tidy & safe at all times
- Assist the Sales & Operations Team when necessary
- Any other work deemed necessary for the smooth running of the Warehouse
Who are we looking for?
- Someone with a passion for live sound and some hands-on experience working with live audio systems
- Someone with a general understanding of Rigging
- Ability to use own initiative to troubleshoot and solve problems
- A good team player with excellent communication skills
- Immaculate attention to detail, aspiring to the very highest standards in their work.
- An appetite for learning with a “can-do” attitude
- The ability to work efficiently and, on occasion, for extended hours and some weekends
What do we offer?
- Paid overtime
- 23 days’ holiday per annum plus bank holidays
- Training and professional development – Britannia Row is a company that believes highly in internal progression and promotion
- Auto enrolment pension scheme – 4% Employer Contribution, 5% Employee Contribution
- Pension Salary Sacrifice
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Life Insurance – 4 x salary
- Enhanced company sick-pay
- On-site Parking
- Free refreshments & fruit
- Free Flu vaccination
- Company social events
* Our operating hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday. Standard working hours are 35 hours per week, 10am to 6pm, five out of seven days, Monday to Sunday with an unpaid break of 60 minutes. You may be required to work a reasonable amount of paid overtime.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive team You’re welcome at Britannia Row wherever you’re from and whoever you are. We know that sometimes, people don’t apply for a job because they don’t have every single skill listed in the job’s requirements. So if you’re interested in a role here and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
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Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
