Warehouse Technician – Prep and De-Prep Department Weybridge

Britannia Row Productions Limited; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Warehouse Technician for their Prep and De-Prep Department. This role involves preparing high-quality audio systems for live events, collaborating with various departments to meet client specifications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of audio systems, exhibit problem-solving skills, and demonstrate a commitment to quality. The company values internal progression and offers a supportive environment for professional development. Join a diverse team and contribute to exciting projects in the audio rental industry.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

23 Days Holiday

Training and Development

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site Parking

Free Tea, Coffee & Fruit

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with audio systems and a technical mindset.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of audio equipment for live events.
• Liaise with departments to ensure equipment readiness.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Audio Systems Understanding

Troubleshooting Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Mindedness

Flexibility

Education

Electronics Degree

Audio Degree

Computing Degree

Tools

Rental Management Software

Barcode System

Digico Console Systems

Avid Console Systems

SSL Console Systems

Allen and Heath Console Systems

Job description

Warehouse Technician – Prep and De-Prep Department

Weybridge

Full Time

Title: Warehouse Technician – Prep and De-Prep Department

Location: Weybridge

Position Type: Permanent/Full Time

Britannia Row Productions is a world class audio rental company supplying high end audio equipment and skilled audio engineers to global music tours, sporting and corporate events. Now part of the US based Clair Global group of companies our business and impressive client list is growing and we require an additional Prep and De -prep Technician in our Warehouse.

The prep and de-prep department is responsible for combining equipment from other internal departments and constructing bespoke audio systems for our valued clients. It is the department’s responsibility to ensure that all equipment is prepared, presented and assembled to our exacting standards and fit for use at our live events.

What will you do?

You will support every aspect of the preparation of audio equipment for live concerts, tours and corporate events. Co-operating with other warehouse departments, Heads of Department and the Warehouse Manager to provide efficient, high quality bespoke audio systems for our clients and offer professional support to Freelance Crew and Client Crew.

The main job tasks will be:

Planning

• Liaising daily with Prep and De-prep Manager, Operations department and Warehouse Manager to ensure an understanding of the requirements of each job and deadlines
• Liaising daily with Prep and De-prep Manager helping to organise a team of people needed to handle the requirements of each job and deadlines.
• Liaising daily with Head of Departments (HOD’s) to ensure that equipment is ready for Pre- prep and Prep
• Helping to organise the Pre-prep and De-prep area and ensuring space is available and allocated for each Prep
• Prioritising sub-hired and transfers equipment to check in/out with the help of HOD’s
• Prioritising the de-prep of any equipment necessary for upcoming jobs
• Analysing and interpreting technical documents provided by clients in order to build systems to specification
• Assisting operations coordinators by feeding back potential improvements or optimisations of audio systems after once technical info has been analysed

Prep and De-prep

• Keeping Prep area & Warehouse clean, tidy and safe
• Prepping and/or managing equipment preparation throughout Pre-prep and Prep process, ensuring a high standard of work at all times
• Helping build racks and systems of control equipment during Pre-prep and Prep processes
• Maintaining a high level of quality and ensuring regulatory standards (UK/EU specific)are adhered to
• Working with other departments to test all audio equipment and systems once build is complete
• Help ensure that prep is running smoothly, and that deadlines are met
• De-prepping and/or managing equipment in the De-prep, returning equipment for Re-prep to the designated department
• Corralling and reporting on the whereabouts of any client equipment and goods to Warehouse Manager immediately during De-prep
• Stock control using current rental management software
• Supervising, managing and training of warehouse Operatives and Apprentices

Who are we looking for?:

• An understanding of Audio Systems
• Hands on experience of working with audio systems#
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Technically minded
• An appetite for learning with a “can-do” attitude
• Ability to work in a focused and efficient manner
• Flexibility and availability to work extended hours and some weekends

The following would be advantageous, however on-the-job training will be provided:

• Electronics, audio or computing degrees
• Experience installing AV, electrical or IT network equipment
• Experience in inventory management using a barcode system or similar
• Experience working at live events or venues in a technical capacity
• Dante, AVB or other Audio over IP protocol experience/certification
• Dante, AVB or other Audio over IP protocol experience/certification
• A working knowledge of Digico, Avid, SSL or Allen and Heath console systems

What do we offer?

• Paid overtime – Hourly basic rate of payMonday-Friday and time and a half on weekends
• 23 days’ holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Training and professional development – Britannia Row is a company that believes highly in internal progression and promotion
• Auto enrolment pension scheme – 4% Employer Contribution, 5%Employee Contribution
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• On-site Parking
• Free tea, coffee & fruit

Our operating hours are 8am to 8pm. Normal working hours are 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday, but you will be expected to work some shifts (8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm), some weekends and additional hours as the business requires. Overtime is paid at single rate Monday to Friday and at time and a half at weekends.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

You’re welcome at Britannia Row wherever you’re from and whoever you are. We know that sometimes, people don’t apply for a job because they don’t have every single skill listed in the job’s requirements. So if you’re interested in a role here and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

If you fit this profile and are looking for a new challenge, then submit your CV and covering letter by clicking on the provided link. Please state the job title and where you saw the job advertised.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.