Lighting and Rigging Prep Technician

[Sterling Event Group LTD]

Job Title: Lighting and Rigging Prep Technician

 

Reporting to: Operations Manager

 

Location: Sterling Event Group, Unit 1B & 2 Ringway Trading Estate, Manchester. M22 5LH.

 

Salary: £22230 - £26910 + overtime and benefits

 

Job Type: Permanent full time

 

Start Date: Position available for immediate start

 

 

 

Sterling Event Group are one of the North West's leading live event production and equipment rental companies supplying a wide range of products and services to the live events industry mainly in the UK but also overseas. Our stock includes the latest technology in sound,lighting, vision, rigging, staging and set, starcloths, drapes and dancefloors. Please visit our website www.sterlingeventgroup.co.uk for examples of our work.

 

As part of our continuing development plans which include substantial investment in both our people and equipment we have the opportunity for a Lighting and Rigging Prep Technician to join our team and develop the company. The successful applicant will have extensive knowledge of intelligent and generic lighting fixtures and associated equipment along with good working knowledge of rigging equipment. They will already be familiar with how to prepare, service and carry out basic repairs with this equipment.

 

Duties

 

• Hands on preparation of equipment (predominantly lighting and rigging however work in our other departments will also be required) for productions and dry hires to the highest standard
• Checking in equipment returned from hire
• Ensuring all equipment is kept clean and well presented
• Ensuring work spaces are kept in clean and orderly condition
• General service, maintenance, and repair of equipment
• Liaising with suppliers regarding maintenance of equipment and ordering of spare parts
• Loading / unloading of vans and trucks
• Occasional deliveries / collections and site work (Full UK driving license required)
• Adhering to company Health and Safety policy

Required Skills

 

• Previous experience in the AV, sound and lighting industry
• Knowledge of rigging equipment and LOLER regulations
• PAT testing experience
• Soldering and electrical repair work
• Ability to fault find and fix electrical problems
• IT and communication skills essential
• Ability to work as part of a team and alone when required
• Attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines
• A strong work ethic
• High self-motivation and the ability to take initiative
• High standard of personal presentation
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude
• Full UK driving license
• Forklift truck license an advantage but not essential

Training and Career Progression

 

Training will be provided, as required.Career progression within in the company will be available.

 

Working Hours

 

Standard working hours would be 08.30 till 17.30 Monday to Friday, however overtime opportunities will be available and weekend shifts will be required.

 

Holidays

 

28 days per year

 

Pension Scheme

 

A company pension scheme is available which the company contributes to on a monthly basis.

 

Childcare Voucher Scheme

 

After 12 months of employment our childcare voucher scheme will be available

 

Uniform

 

A company uniform will be provided along with an annual safety footwear allowance

 

Employee of the Month

 

This is voted for by all employees each month and the winner receives a £75.00 bonus

 

 

 

Perkbox

 

We currently offer our employees access to Perkbox where they can receive hundreds of discounts from gym memberships, cinema tickets and restaurants to discounted holidays and free mobile phone insurance to name a few

 

 

 

If you think you have what it takes and would be interested in being part of our team then please email your CV to careers@sterlingeventgroup.co.uk