Warehouse Operatives

Twickenham
Zero Hour Contract

Job Title:               Warehouse Operatives

Department:         Warehouse

Reporting to:        Warehouse Manager

Contract type:       Zero Hour Contract

Hourly rate:           £13.15

Location:               Twickenham (TW2) – relocating to Weybridge (KT13) in 2025

Closing Date:         11th October 2024

Main purpose of job is:

This is a manual position based in our large, busy audio rental warehouse. You will be assisting our Heads of Technical departments and technicians in ensuring that all equipment for rental jobs is cleaned, prepared and ready for dispatch. You may be required to work in any of the technical departments, including: Cables, Amplifiers, Speakers and Rigging, Digital, RF and Mics, Technical, Workshop, Prep Bay and the Floor team. You will learn on the job by working within these technical departments. You may be required to work from early in the morning or until late into the evening.

The main job tasks will be:

Tasks in the Warehouse technical departments will include;

  • Assisting in loading and unloading of equipment into and out of delivery trucks
  • Cleaning and spooling cables and painting speakers.
  • Following Warehouse procedures for checking equipment in and out of the Warehouse, checking the validity of safety tests, informing the supervisor of any returned damaged or missing items or equipment
  • Maintaining the tidiness and cleanliness of the warehouse and yard
  • Checking inventory& stock
  • Administrative tasks as required
  • Any other duties deemed necessary for the smooth running of the Warehouse.

Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of a BTech National Foundation Diploma in Audio Technology or Electronics or IT or equivalent
  • Previous “hands –on" live audio experience is desirable
  • Basic I.T skills, including email and word processing
  • Previous work experience in a Warehouse or local crewing is desirable

Personal qualities and behaviours

The ideal candidate will need the ability to work within various team environments, under pressure and to tight deadlines. A safe working attitude and an appreciation of others is crucial.

  • A willingness to take instruction
  • The drive and determination to complete the work on time to the company standard
  • A responsible attitude and behaviour to safety - specifically regarding working with electricity, heights, manual handling and noise
  • The ability to adapt to change with enthusiasm
  • An appetite to work unsocial hours, including weekends
  • Punctuality, reliability and personal responsibility
  • Self-motivated and pro-active with a positive “can do” attitude
  • An effective communicator

Things to consider

It is advisable to live within a commutable distance of Twickenham & Weybridge. Interviews will be held in groups of 3-4 candidates and will take place week commencing 14th October 2025.

What do we offer?

  • Hourly rate £13.15 per hour
  • For every 10 hours worked you will be entitled to 73 minutes of paid holiday
  • Standard operating hours are 8am am to 8 pm, Monday to Sunday, with a standard shift of 7 hours. Extended hours may sometimes be required.
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme – 4% Employer Contribution, 5% Employee Contribution
  • Complimentary tea, coffee& fruit
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free parking on-site

 We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

You’re welcome at Britannia Row wherever you’re from and whomever 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, please submit your CV and cover letter. 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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