Rigging Department Technician

4Wall Entertainment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global AV company in Blackburn is seeking a Rigging Prep Technician. This role involves maintaining rigging gear, prepping equipment, and troubleshooting issues. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, teamwork skills, and is flexible in working hours. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and dexterity necessary.
• Ability to work as part of a team is a must.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rigging gear and motors by cleaning, inspecting, and troubleshooting.
• Prep kit as per job requirements in a timely fashion.
• Check in and check out equipment as per procedures.

Skills

Good visual abilities

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Rigging Prep Technician

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 Rigging Prep Technician to join our rigging prep team in our Blackburn warehouse on a 6-month fixed-term contract from November to April, with the potential to extend until June.

We’re looking for a candidate with a methodical nature, a good eye for detail and a keen interest in theatrical rigging.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining rigging gear and motors to the highest standards by cleaning, inspecting, painting and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Prepping kit as per job requirements in a timely fashion.
• Checking in/ Checking out equipment as per procedures.
• Assisting the rigging department with the organisation of all rigging equipment as per 4Wall working policy.
• Working as part of a wider team to help deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Qualifications and pre-requisites

• Must have good visual abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and dexterity.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving / trouble shooting and repair ability.
• 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 electric hoist and theatrical rigging preferred but not essential.

Working hours

Full time.

If you are self-motivated, flexible and have the required skills and abilities together the desire to learn and work in a company who are committed to career growth and development, apply now.