Cable & Control Technician: Live Events Equipment Pro

Production Futures Limited; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday reward scheme

Team events

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Onsite occupational therapist

Job summary

Production Futures Limited in Bolton is seeking a Cable and Control Technician to join UK Rigging’s warehouse team. You will test, prep, stock, repair cables and controller components, and ensure asset labelling meets brand standards while supporting peak loads.

Hours are 35 per week, 09:30–17:30, Monday to Friday, with long-term career prospects in a permanent role at Bolton headquarters.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use tools to maintain and repair equipment.
• High attention to detail to ensure safety standards.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift/move stock.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently under heavy workload.
• Live events experience; BS 7909 knowledge preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Equipment testing: visually inspect and test cables and hoist control systems.
• Equipment prep: coil, tape, and return items to stock.
• Stock management: use asset system to check-in equipment and report issues.
• Undertake repairs: repair or replace damaged cables and controllers.
• Asset assurance: ensure branding, marking, and labelling meet standards.
• Team support: assist with truck loading/unloading during peaks.
• Housekeeping: maintain a clean, organized workspace following 5S.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical accuracy

Physical stamina

Self-motivation

Events & electronics experience

Tools

BS 7909

Job description

Production Futures Limited in Bolton is seeking a Cable and Control Technician to join UK Rigging’s warehouse team. You will test, prep, stock, repair cables and controller components, and ensure asset labelling meets brand standards while supporting peak loads.

Hours are 35 per week, 09:30–17:30, Monday to Friday, with long-term career prospects in a permanent role at Bolton headquarters.