Full Time
Woking, Surrey
Posted 2 months ago
You will form part of the warehouse team. The role will involve prepping & de-prepping of shows and dry hires to an excellent standard. There will be progression to on-site work and operating smaller events alongside the warehouse role. You will need to be enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills with all levels of staff.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Prep & de-prep all sound & visual equipment
- A background in lighting, rigging & staging is advantageous, but not essential.
- Knowledge of LOLER is advantageous, but not essential
- Forklift Truck license is advantageous, but not essential
- Clean UK driving license
- Previous experience within a similar role is essential
- Pick and prepare equipment prior to dispatch, using job specific equipment lists
- Load and un-load lorries & vans
- De-prep equipment after rental and return to stock, keeping paperwork & on-line systems updated
- General maintenance, testing, PAT testing, and cleaning of all equipment
- Keep the warehouse and yard clean and tidy
- Working out of hours and weekends (Overtime and TOIL available)
- Work on site when required
- Drive occasionally (shows and dry hires)
- Physically fit (you will be required to lift and move heavy equipment)
- Self-motivated, flexible and able to take ownership / accountability for tasks
- High level of communication, both written and verbal
- High level of attention to detail and enjoy taking pride in the job
- Customer and improvement focused
- Computer literate with experience of the RentalPoint hire system is advantageous
- Prepared to work paid overtime, during the busy periods
- Take a positive approach to all aspects of health and safety in the warehouse and onsite
- Represent the company in a positive manner to clients, venues and other related persons; good appearance, courteous and helpful at all times
- Supervise and assist in ensuring that shows are prepped correctly, consistently, cost effectively and on time.
Person Specification / Qualities & Qualifications
- Knowledge of the design and delivery of Audio, visual & lighting Systems is essential
- Knowledge of CAD and Sketch Up is advantageous, but not essential
- Excellent people skills; a good communicator – written and oral
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Office suite) – will be required to learn bespoke “RentalPoint” software
- A good team player, able to work on own initiative
- Ability to problem solve and work to tight deadlines
- Highly self-motivated, with a flexible and “can do” attitude
- Dexterity and agility; work will be physically demanding at times
- Ability to anticipate
- Precise attention to detail
- Diplomacy and sensitivity on site
- Knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
- Forklift truck licence holder (not essential)
AV Warehouse Technician