Cable Technician

4Wall Entertainment; Hertford; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Detroit Institute of Arts is hiring a Cable Technician to join our UK Hertford warehouse team. You will prep, test, label, and organise cables and connectors, ensuring high quality and timely readiness for jobs.

You will manage stock, use asset management software, and support logistics with rigging tasks. The role requires physical fitness, attention to detail, and willingness to work overtime in a fast-paced live events environment.

Formación

• Experience with professional AV, lighting, power, or data cabling
• Attention to cable preparation, testing, and organization
• Ability to travel to other company locations occasionally
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25kg
• Willing to work overtime, evenings and weekends

Responsabilidades

• Inspect, test, colour code, label, maintain, and organise cables and connectors to quality standards
• Maintain cable trunks, bags, spares, and consumables, reporting shortages or damage
• Pull and prepare cables and equipment for jobs with Warehouse, Operations, and Technical teams
• Use company systems to check daily work, allocate equipment, and maintain records
• Support wider warehouse operations including stock taking and maintenance
• Assist Logistics with rigging and de-rigging as required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment per Health & Safety
• Complete paperwork and timesheets accurately
• Travel to other locations occasionally as required

Conocimientos

Cable cabling

AV experience

Attention to detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Communication

Physical fitness

Overtime willingness

Herramientas

Asset management software

Warehouse systems

Descripción del empleo

Cable Technician

We are a global video and lighting service provider with multiple locations across the UK and the US. We bring an unrivalled service and technical know-how to every project we deliver, supporting exhibitions, concerts, touring, conferences, theatre, TV, film and retail.

We are seeking a Cable Prep Technician to join our UK warehouse team in Hertford and play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our cable department. This is a hands-on technical role, responsible for ensuring all cables, connectors, and consumables are maintained, tested, organised, and prepared to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, colour code, label, maintain, and organise cables and connectors in line with company quality standards
• Maintain cable trunks, cable bags, spares, and consumables, reporting any shortages, damage, or missing items
• Pull and prepare cables and equipment for jobs, working closely with the Warehouse, Operations, and Technical teams
• Use company systems to check daily work, allocate equipment to jobs, and maintain accurate records
• Support wider warehouse operations, including equipment preparation, stock taking, loading and unloading, and general warehouse maintenance
• Assist the Logistics team with rigging and de-rigging activities when required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment in line with Health & Safety standards
• Complete relevant paperwork and timesheets accurately

About you

• Previous experience working with professional AV, lighting, power, or data cabling is desirable
• Good understanding of cable preparation, testing, maintenance, and organization
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using computer systems and asset management software
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach to work
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to other company locations as required
• Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment up to 25kg and working in an active warehouse environment
• Flexible and willing to work overtime, evenings, and weekends when required

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician to develop their skills within a busy live events environment, supporting the preparation and maintenance of essential cable infrastructure across the business.

If you’re looking for your next challenge and bring the skills and enthusiasm required, we'd love to hear from you.