Technical Specialist – Production

Technical Specialist  – Production

London / Uxbridge

Scope of the role

Working within the company you will be trusted in taking either an overseeing role or delivery of numerous different types of events to deliver install and control a AV systems on time and within budget.

Alongside an expanding team you will be tasked with planning, preparation and execution of events ensuring that they are staffed correctly to ensure delivery. With a vast array of equipment at your disposal and keeping an eye on budget you will be working directly with supervisors and project managers to ensure our clients get the best.

Personal attributes

Anyone with these attributes and a desire to work hard will be given support to push themselves and their career

Confidence in working as a head of department for both internal and external projects
Passion working with lighting equipment and technology
Problem solving skills in a pressured environment
Ability to read, manipulate and understand plans and work to them.
Ability to explain thoughts and ideas in an efficient way to different audiences
Time management skills
Adaptability
Knowledge and experience designing and creating power system

Desirable knowledge

Advanced knowledge of entertainment level networking
Working with project management and working with designers.
Safe working at height (training will also be provided)
Main Responsibilities

To be able to understand and interpret technical plans and draw them where necessary so that others can understand them well
To rig and set up equipment
To be able to work under pressure to a given timeline/build schedule
To act as a “responsible person” on behalf of the department on site when required
To supervise other technicians, freelancers and local crew on site
Advise production and venue staff on the best system to deliver the event
To specify pre-event prep work and assist where necessary to ensure completion of a job
To learn and harness information from your peers and colleagues to improve your techniques, skills, and development
To work in compliance with Health and safety policy and all company procedures at all times
To always represent the company in a positive manner
To fulfil other reasonable duties as required by line manager or as requested by a senior person when on site

Working environment

We consistently look at advancing any of our staff. Training and 1 to 1 sessions will ensure you can push your career and skillet further from specialist work to rigging safety and design. As a specialist you will also be tasked with running these sessions as part of internal projects.

Safety and security of our staff is a primary concern. As such please be aware that your working environment will be different to a ‘standard’ job, including:

Non-standard working ours: This may include working evenings, weekends or overnight shifts. Time in lieu policy applys
Working away from home: We work on events all over the UK and Europe so travel and hotel stays may be requested subject to the jobs needs
Working at height: Training can be given as necessary

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