Warehouse Assistant & Driver

Black Light; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of light, stage, sound, and AV solutions as a Warehouse Assistant & Driver in Edinburgh. This full-time role involves accurately managing orders, delivering equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you'll contribute to a dynamic environment that values innovation and creativity. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a generous annual leave policy. If you have a passion for the entertainment industry and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Company Pension

Overtime/TOIL availability

Annual Leave allowance of 29 days

Additional leave days after service

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of age with a valid Category C1 Driving Licence.
• Experience in problem solving and basic IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, prepare and return orders using HireHop.
• Deliver equipment to clients and maintain cleanliness of vehicles.

Skills

Problem Solving

Basic IT skills

Ability to work alone

Team player

Polite and friendly demeanor

Intuitive thinking

Tools

HireHop

Job description

We currently have a vacancy as a Warehouse Assistant & Driver within our Hire Department at our base in Edinburgh, reporting to our Operations Manager.

What The Role Involves

1. Accurately picking, preparing and returning orders for our clients and production department using HireHop.
2. Communicating with the Warehouse Manager in relation to stock levels to ensure systems are being kept up to date.
3. Testing and maintenance of our equipment.
4. Delivering equipment to clients and customers as required.
5. Upholding appropriate protocol and completing relevant documentation.
6. Maintaining the cleanliness and working order of the department and vehicles.
7. Complying with all of Black Lights Production Services Health & Safety policies, Company Procedures and Standards.
8. Representing the company in a positive manner always.
9. Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.

Your Requirements

1. Minimum 25 years of age.
2. Category C1 Driving Licence or above with no points.
3. Held Category C1 Driving Licence for 2+ years.
4. Ability to work alone, as well as being a team player.
5. Polite, friendly, and approachable by colleagues and clients.
6. Basic IT skills.
7. Flexible and willing to learn.
8. Problem Solving.
9. Intuitive thinker.

Advantageous To The Role

1. Knowledge of HireHop.
2. Experience with Lighting, Sound, AV, Staging or Rigging equipment in the Entertainment Industry.

Employment Information

1. The role is Full Time, contracted to 40 hours per week.
2. Normal working hours are 09:00am – 17:30pm, Monday to Friday. However, the role does require flexible and unsociable working hours.
3. Based at our HQ at Queen Anne Drive, Newbridge.
4. You will be enrolled in our Company Pension following successful completion of a probationary period.
5. Competitive Salary dependant on knowledge and experience.
6. Overtime/TOIL is available.
7. Annual Leave allowance of 29 days, with an additional day being added each year, following a years’ service being capped at 35 days.

How To Apply

Please email any questions and your interest to [e-mail] in the first instance, including a CV, covering letter and any relevant references.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 31st January 2025.

Who We Are

Black Light is a leading provider of light, stage, sound and AV solutions. We come from a theatrical background and therefore have a passion for finding innovative and creative solutions to the most technical of challenges.

Our track record speaks for itself: We have been supplying products and services to schools, theatres, exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, heritage centers, and private clients for over 40 years.