Warehouse Technician - Lighting x2

Midwich; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Health Care

Life Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Car Parking

Job summary

Midwich is seeking a proactive Warehouse Technician to join our Rental Lighting team in Bracknell. You will prepare, test and dispatch lighting gear for hire, ensuring equipment is in excellent condition for live events and installations.

Experience in lighting or events is beneficial, but we welcome candidates with transferable warehouse skills. Full training will be provided on our equipment and processes, with a focus on accuracy and safe handling.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or equipment preparation environment.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy in handling equipment and records.
• Good communication and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test professional lighting equipment to a hire-ready standard.
• Pack, pick and dispatch customer orders to deadlines.
• Inspect returned gear for faults and carry out basic repairs where needed.
• Escalate faults or damage to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate logs of equipment condition and stock on internal systems.
• Assist with loading/unloading and stock checks as required.
• Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and well-organised.
• Collaborate with technical, logistics and account management teams.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

About Us

Midwich is a forward-thinking AIM listed organisation, whose international growth projection is both exciting and demanding. Our partners are world leading brands including Samsung, LG, Philips and Panasonic to name a few and they demand effective marketing that delivers results through sales.

Part of Midwich’s future strategy is to continue its successful buy and grow activities, which have traditionally been led by the Group Managing Director.

As one of the leading AV/IT distribution Companies in the UK, we offer a range of exciting career paths in Sales, Business Management, Finance, Marketing and Logistics to name but a few.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and technically minded Warehouse Technician to join our Rental Lighting team in Bracknell.

This is a hands‑on role within a busy warehouse environment, where you will be responsible for preparing, testing, maintaining and dispatching professional lighting equipment for hire. You'll play a key part in ensuring our equipment is delivered to customers in excellent condition and ready to perform at live events, productions and installations.

We're looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Previous lighting or events experience would be beneficial, but we are equally keen to hear from candidates with transferable technical warehouse skills who are looking to develop their career within the AV and events industry. Full training will be provided on our equipment and processes.

What you will be doing in this role

• Preparing and testing a wide range of professional lighting equipment to ensure it is clean, functional and ready for hire.
• Supporting the accurate picking, packing and dispatch of customer orders to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Checking returned equipment for functionality and damage, carrying out basic repairs where appropriate.
• Escalating significant faults or damage to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment condition, repairs and inventory using internal systems.
• Assisting with the safe loading and unloading of vehicles when required.
• Supporting cycle counts and annual stock checks.
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment.
• Working closely with colleagues across technical, logistics and account management teams to support a smooth rental process.

What you will bring to the role

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, technical, production, engineering or equipment preparation environment.
• A practical approach and an interest in technology and technical equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support during busy periods.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently when required.

Desirable experience

• Previous experience within a lighting rental, events or production warehouse environment.
• Technical knowledge of professional lighting equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge or a PAT Testing qualification.
• Forklift, pump truck or electric stacker experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Why you should work here

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Permanent Health Scheme
• Life Cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Paid Sickness Leave
• Staff Purchase Scheme
• Discounts from Local Businesses (dependant on location)
• Recruitment Finders Fee
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Reduced Gym Membership (dependant on location)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Shares Programme

Midwich Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Closing Date 30th November 2026