AV prep & de-prep technician

Bigabox Productions Ltd; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigabox Productions Ltd in Biggleswade is seeking a Warehouse event prep & de-prep technician to join our growing team. You will prep and de-prep equipment for jobs, maintain inspections, and work closely with the project delivery team.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, solid IT skills, and the ability to work overtime and on weekends when needed. The position offers salary £24,000–£30,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven technical skills within the lighting, audio and video industry.
• Maintenance checks experience and ability to manage this process for all Bigabox kit.
• Strong IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Current RMS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all equipment is prepped for jobs issues and listed.
• Ensure that all equipment is de-prepped post jobs/hires.
• Check and maintain all equipment that leaves and returns from jobs.
• Ensure that all equipment passes all visual inspections prior to sending and again when returned.
• Ensure components and equipment are present and correct prior to and upon return from jobs/hires.
• Follow the Hire Processing System procedures.

Skills

Lighting tech

Audio tech

Video tech

Maintenance checks

IT skills

Tools

Current RMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Warehouse event prep & de-prep technician to join our growing and talented team in Biggleswade.

About us:

Bigabox Productions are a technical event production company, offering full event production services and equipment to the Corporate & live Events sectors. We bring a wealth of experience and technical knowledge to corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, awards shows, concerts & festivals and media events in the UK and Europe.

The Role Summary:

This role suits an individual with proven technical skills within the event industry specifically with Moving Lights, LED, FX, Audio and Control equipment. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to the procedures laid out. Good interpersonal skills are required to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and the wider team. It is essential that the candidate is organised, methodical and has a flexible working ethic.

Job Specification:

• Ensure that all equipment is prepped for jobs issues and listed.
• Ensure that all equipment is de-prepped post jobs/hires.
• Check and maintain all equipment that leaves and returns from jobs.
• Ensure that all equipment is passes all visual inspections prior to sending and again when returned.
• Ensure that all components and equipment are present and correct prior to and upon return from jobs/hires.
• Follow the procedures laid out and adhere to the Hires Processing System.
• Help, when necessary, with all general workshop duties including, but not restricted to, loading & unloading of vehicles, maintaining a safe and tidy workspace, manufacture of custom equipment & general assistance of other Warehouse Teams.
• Notify the team of any necessary repairs, service & maintenance of equipment post return from jobs/hires.
• Work onsite when necessary, as part of the Bigabox project delivery team (on an overtime capacity) – Normal working hours are 9-5:30 Monday – Friday.
• Maintain and enhance the quality of the Bigabox service & ensure good customer satisfaction.
• Maintain Bigabox confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to health and safety policies, procedure and risk assessments and be proactive in implementing them
• Be prepared to work overtime/long hours when required to.
• Available to work extended hours & weekends (TOIL / Overtime is available)

Technical Skills

• Proven technical skills within the lighting, audio and video industry
• Proven experience with maintenance checks and procedure, ability to manage this process for all Bigabox kit.
• Attention to detail, adherence to the procedures laid out within the Hire Processing System and the desire to strive to improve these processes.
• Proven IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and our in- house asset management system (Current RMS).
• Working knowledge of an internal e-mail system and electronic diary is essential.

Personal Competencies and Behaviour

• Ability to interact effectively at all levels, relating to others and working as a member of a team.
• Very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Deadline conscious with the ability to prioritise and manage a challenging workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Willing and flexible approach, with the ability to work on own initiative.
• To carry out your duties/responsibilities in a manner that reflects the Core Values of Bigabox at all times.
• Bigabox will actively engage in your development, and you are encouraged to recommend courses and training you wish to undertake.

It is our aim to be an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities in the recruitment, training, and development of our employees.

£24,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience, with plenty of other benefits including further professional development & courses.