Production Technician II

TAIT; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health cashback plan (dental,

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection / critical illness

Optional private medical insurance (as

Paid annual leave starting at 22 days

UK bank holidays

Job summary

TAIT is seeking a Technician to assemble, test and maintain staging and automation assets. The role requires hands-on experience with tools, knowledge of entertainment staging, and the ability to work in a warehouse/rental environment.

UK right to work is required, with potential site travel and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Join TAIT’s global team to support delivery of high-profile live experiences, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth within a dynamic production

Qualifications

• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and fulfill picklists.
• Experience in a warehouse or rentals environment.
• Knowledge of entertainment staging and installation.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Forklift and scissor lift licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, testing and modifying staging and automation equipment to ensure high quality and reliability.
• Be responsible for the satisfactory delivery of staging and automation assets to integration.
• Prepare, assemble, and test the equipment as requested, ensuring that all is delivered on time and within budget and that any required modifications are communicated to the Assets team.
• Manage agreed assets prep, taking ownership of the job, and always being proactive, ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are met.
• Maintain tools, work areas, and equipment that are clean and orderly.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safe working practices.
• Maintaining technical knowledge through training and mentorship.
• If required, travel to complete site work.
• Collaborate and communicate with other Technicians.
• Identify and propose ideas and solutions to improve the build quality or efficiency.
• Use Rentalworks or other asset management systems to keep current and accurate records.
• Uphold responsibility for maintaining the physical location of all assets between buildings
• Adhere to all safety best practices

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Read picklists

Warehouse experience

Entertainment staging

Tools

Forklift license

Scissor lift license

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.

Position Purpose

To assemble, test and maintain staging and automation assets and systems.

Essential Responsibilities

• Servicing, Testing and Modifying staging and automation equipment to ensure the assets can be delivered to a high standard of quality and reliability.
• Be responsible for the satisfactory delivery of staging and automation assets to integration.
• Prepare, assemble, and test the equipment as requested, ensuring that all is delivered on time and within budget and that any required modifications are communicated to the Assets team.
• Manage agreed assets prep, taking ownership of the job, and always being proactive, ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are met.
• Maintain tools, work areas, and equipment that are clean and orderly.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safe working practices.
• Maintaining technical knowledge through training and mentorship.
• If required, travel to complete site work.
• Collaborate and communicate with other Technicians.
• Identify and propose ideas and solutions to improve the build quality or efficiency.
• Use Rentalworks or other asset management systems to keep current and accurate records.
• Uphold responsibility for maintaining the physical location of all assets between buildings
• Adhere to all safety best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with hand and power tools
• Ability to read and fulfill picklists
• Experience in a warehouse or rentals environment
• Knowledge of entertainment staging and installation
• Right to work in the UK
• Forklift and scissor lift licenses preferred

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medicash health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection / critical illness cover
• Optional private medical insurance (role/level dependent)
• Paid annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with service
• UK bank holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.