Warehouse Technician - Prep & De-Prep Department

Location

Twickenham, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Title:Warehouse Technician – Prep & De-Prep Department

Position TypePermanent/Full-time

Location:Twickenham – likely to be relocating in Sep 2024 

Salary:£24,500 – £28,000 per annum, dependent on experience plus paid overtime

Overtime:Paid overtime – basic hourly rate Monday-Friday, and time and a half on weekends

Closing Date:29th March 2024

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
• 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 and 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 the 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 the Warehouse Manager immediately during De-prep
• Stock control using current rental management software
• Supervising, managing and training of warehouse Operatives and Apprentices

What are we looking for?:

• An understanding of Audio Systems
• Hands on experience of working with audio systems
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Technically minded
• Attention to detail
• 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
• A working knowledge of DiGico, Avid, SSL or Allen and Heath console systems

What do we offer?

• Paid overtime – Hourly basic rate of pay Monday-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
• Complimentary tea, coffee & fruit
• Free Flu vaccination

Our operating hours are 8 am to 8 pm. Normal working hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, but you will be expected to work some shifts (8 am-4 pm and 12 pm-8 pm), 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 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 send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] Please state the job title and where you saw the job advertised.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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Salary

£24.5k - £28k per annum