Broadcast Warehouse Technician

SER Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and professional development

Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced company sick pay

On-site parking

Job summary

SER Limited in Chessington seeks a Broadcast Warehouse Technician RF & Microphones to prepare, test and maintain professional RF and microphone equipment for live and broadcast events in the UK and worldwide.

You will work with the Head of Department to ensure equipment is correctly configured, updated with the latest firmware and delivered to time-critical production schedules.

The role includes paid overtime, training and development, pension and other staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of professional audio equipment, RF systems and microphones.
• Hands-on experience working with audio systems.
• Strong technical knowledge with a logical and systematic approach to troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, testing and maintaining professional RF and microphone equipment.
• Bench testing RF equipment using spectrum analysers and RF generators, including cable testing.
• Ensuring equipment is fully functional and running the latest firmware.
• Preparing and building RF racks and systems.
• Working with the Head of Department to ensure equipment has the correct settings and frequencies.
• Carrying out RF performance and audio testing before equipment leaves the warehouse.
• Preparing and de-preparing equipment for live and broadcast projects.
• Ensuring equipment prepared for projects matches job specifications with 100% accuracy.
• Checking returning equipment against outgoing equipment and reporting any missing or damaged items.

Skills

Audio equipment

RF systems

Microphones

Troubleshooting

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Spectrum analysers

RF generators

Job description

Broadcast Warehouse Technician RF & Microphones

Chessington
£30,000 £32,000 DOE + Overtime

The Role

You'll be responsible for the preparation, testing, maintenance and quality control of professional RF and microphone equipment for prestigious live and broadcast events in the UK and worldwide. You'll work closely with the Head of Department to ensure equipment and systems are prepared accurately and ready for deployment within strict deadlines.

Duties

• Preparing, testing and maintaining professional RF and microphone equipment.
• Bench testing RF equipment using spectrum analysers and RF generators, including cable testing.
• Ensuring equipment is fully functional and running the latest firmware.
• Preparing and building RF racks and systems.
• Working with the Head of Department to ensure equipment has the correct settings and frequencies.
• Carrying out RF performance and audio testing before equipment leaves the warehouse.
• Preparing and de-preparing equipment for live and broadcast projects.
• Ensuring equipment prepared for projects matches job specifications with 100% accuracy.
• Checking returning equipment against outgoing equipment and reporting any missing or damaged items.
• Preparing, testing, cleaning and completing quality control checks on equipment.
• Ensuring equipment is correctly packaged, documented and delivered within required timelines.
• Loading and unloading trucks when required.
• Liaising with Operations, Prep/De-prep and Warehouse teams to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Maintaining clean, organised and tidy RF and microphone preparation areas.
• Ensuring equipment requiring PAT testing is up to date.
• Providing technical support to warehouse staff, apprentices and freelance crew.
• Providing guidance and training to apprentices within the department.
• Collaborating with the Comms & Data Services department to share technical knowledge.
• Attending site when required.

Requirements

• Good understanding of professional audio equipment, RF systems and microphones.
• Hands-on experience working with audio systems.
• Strong technical knowledge with a logical and systematic approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to work accurately to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across different departments.
• Comfortable working under pressure and occasionally working extended hours.
• A strong interest in the technical and operational side of the professional audio industry.
• Proactive, ambitious and team-focused approach to work.

Package

• Salary £30,000 - £32,000
• Paid overtime
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Training and professional development
• Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life insurance 4x salary
• Enhanced company sick pay
• On-site parking

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