Events Breakfix Technician

EOS IT Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and logistics company is seeking an entry-level technician to join their Collaboration Services Team in Greater London. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting audio-visual equipment, supporting event operations, and ensuring effective communication with clients. Candidates should have a solid understanding of audio-visual equipment and good organizational skills. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive team environment and develop skills in technical event support.

Qualifications

• 2 years working knowledge of audio-visual equipment including lighting, sound, video recording and data projection.
• Knowledge of technical event support system architectures and troubleshooting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of hardware & software for the internal platform.
• Provide onsite support for visitors and executive level events as needed.
• Document, track record/status of outgoing & returning service equipment.

Skills

Working knowledge of audio-visual equipment

Customer interaction

Organization and time management skills

Technical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees. We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Collaboration Services Team is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all audio-visual equipment in our client’s managed venue spaces, broadcast studios & customer experience centers. Our objective is to create a highly meaningful, impactful & supportive team that enables all of our technicians to have an impactful role in all areas of the service we provide onsite. As an entry level technician you will work alongside our Senior Technicians & System Engineers to provide dedicated support to our client’s in-house Audio-Visual Operations team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Perform daily maintenance of hardware & software for the internal platform.
• Kick off meetings & events (Experience Center & Event Space) with AV/IT Support.
• Execute monthly preventative maintenance on all hardware.
• Utilize remote access tools on Mac, Linux & Windows systems to control the internal platform.
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs & evaluate solutions.
• Provide onsite support for visitors and executive level events as needed.
• Support event operation technicians with all issues relating to event spaces prior to events.
• Troubleshoot routing, writing & cabling issues.
• Complete venue space pre-show equipment sweeps prior to events.
• Organize, document & maintain warehouse inventory which includes spare equipment.
• Track RMA of serviced equipment.
• Document, track record/status of outgoing & returning service equipment and provide status updates to the team.
• Maintain periodic system updates and upgrades of equipment.
• Act as stand in support for large & special events.
• Work with an internal ticketing system to document all issues.
• Operate cross functionally within the team to support audio, video conferencing & projection.
• Create and/or maintain any needed team documentation.
• Track issues to isolate trends, coordinate with engineering team & 3rd party vendors to resolve issues.
• Trains operations team for usage of systems and applications.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 2 years working knowledge of audio-visual equipment including lighting, sound, video recording and data projection along with experience with the technical challenges and problem-solving needs in an event production environment.
• Knowledge of technical event support system architectures and troubleshooting.
• Must be responsive, efficient, have excellent customer interaction, and exhibit a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to motivate and focus cross functional teams to reach challenging goals.
• Good organization and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.
• Be eligible, willing and able to work and travel when required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be a motivated team player.

EOS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, age, religion or belief, race, national origin, political opinion, sexual orientation, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or any other non-merit factor.