Dock Worker

4Wall Entertainment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global video and lighting company is seeking a Dock Worker to join their Blackburn team. The role is a full-time 40-hour fixed-term position offering valuable experience in the AV and lighting industry. Responsibilities include inventory management, equipment handling, and assisting with deliveries. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, with a passion for the events industry. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start in this field.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out frequent manual handling tasks.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Must have good visual abilities.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and flexibility to facilitate overtime including early mornings, late evenings and some weekend working.
• Experience in entertainment lighting industry preferred but not essential as training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Determine work assignments and equipment needs based on work orders.
• Maintain inventory records within the Company system.
• Stage and sort kit for loading.
• Assist with loading/unloading of vehicles.
• Identify and report any damaged kit or items received.
• Move equipment within the warehouse using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Assist with regular stock taking of equipment.
• Work as part of the delivery team assisting with rigging.
• Ensure accurate completion of relevant paperwork and timesheets.

Skills

Good organisation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Dock Worker

Join 4Wall Europe - a global video, lighting, rigging company - to gain real-world experience in delivering AV and lighting to high-end concerts, tours and festivals around the world.

With 3 UK locations and multiple across the US, 4Wall works with some of the best-known brands and artists around the world, delivering the very latest video, lighting and rigging equipment.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Dock Worker to join our lighting team at 4Wall Blackburn on a 6-month fixed-term contract from November to April, with the potential to extend until June.

The ideal candidate will have good organisation and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and work well within a team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Determine work assignments and equipment needs based on work orders and/or verbal instructions.
• Enter and maintain inventory records within our Company system.
• Stage and sort kit for loading.
• Assist with the loading/unloading of vehicles.
• Identify and report any damaged kit or items received.
• Move equipment within the warehouse by operating forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the warehouse.
• Assist with regular stock taking of equipment.
• When requested, work as part of our delivery team out on the road, assisting with rigging and de-rigging.
• Ensuring accurate completion of relevant paperwork and timesheets.

Qualifications and pre-requisites

• Ability to carry out frequent manual handling tasks.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Must have good visual abilities.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and flexibility to facilitate overtime including early mornings, late evenings and some weekend working.
• Experience in entertainment lighting industry preferred but not essential as training will be given.

Working hours

Full time- 40 hours.

If you have a passion to work within the events industry and you can demonstrate the skills and abilities required, we would love to hear from you.