Job Title: Warehouse Technician
Department: Comms and Data Services Department
Location: Chessington & Weybridge
Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent, 5 in 7
Salary: From £27,744 per annum, depending on experience plus paid overtime
We are growing our Comms and Data Services team and now have an exciting
opportunity to become a Warehouse Technician within our Comms and Data Services
Department.
Plus 4 Audio have over 25 years of experience and have established an enviable client
list along with a reputation for supplying the best communications, and data systems
for prestigious live and broadcast events worldwide. Falling under the Clair Global
parent company and Britannia Row in the UK, offer extended production services
including on-site WiFi and Data integration; Event Communications; as well as exciting
industry leading innovations.
Based in Chessington, Surrey and Brooklands, Weybridge the Comms and Data
Services Warehouse Technician will be reporting to our Head of Comms and Data
Services.
What will you do?
You will be involved in all aspects of the comms, and data equipment deployments. This
includes managing, testing & maintaining all the relevant equipment which includes
radio equipment, analogue and digital wired and wireless communication equipment,
and data infrastructure equipment. In addition, you will be part of the international
licensing team.
Your main responsibilities are:
• Building of Comms and IT systems to the highest standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Operations Department, other team members
within the department as well as Prep/de-prep Dept and the Warehouse Manager
regarding the preparation of equipment, specific requirements for each job and
deadlines to achieve the above.
• Being responsible for testing, fault-finding, servicing, maintenance, cleaning and
quality control of equipment
• Being responsible for the regular PAT testing of all equipment
• Supplying technical support to warehouse staff, apprentices, and freelance crew
(in the warehouse and remotely)
• Keep efficient information management in terms of licensing, code-plugs and
other programming aspects
• Collaborate with the RF and Microphone department to share knowledge and
workload
• To communicate effectively and work with other team members in the
warehouse
• Complete admin tasks along with technical needs including understanding and
using the company IT systems
• Any other work deemed necessary for the smooth running of the department
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with a keen interest in gaining experience in the technical
side of professional audio; with drive and ambition; with technical skills and a technical
brain; someone who will help us grow our organisation further and take it from strength
to strength.
Everything we do is time critical, so the ability to work efficiently and, on occasion for
extended hours and at weekends, whilst maintaining very high standards is essential. It
goes without saying that the right person for this role will be a great team player with
laser-sharp attention to detail and a “can do” attitude.
What skills and experience do we want?
• Be self-motivated
• Be keen to learn new skills
• Have strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high pressure, team environment
• Have excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• Flexible, with a willingness to work overtime, including some weekends
• Be willing to learn and expand skills, and keep up to date with technology
updates
• Possess logical and systematic approaches to tasks
• Be able to use their initiative to solve problems, whilst working swiftly and
accurately
• Basic IT networking skills
• Basic understanding of electronics and particularly RF systems (advantage)
• Be eligible to work in the U.K
What We Offer:
• Paid overtime
• 23 days’ holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Training and professional development
• Auto enrolment pension scheme – 4% Employer Contribution, 5% Employee Contribution
• Pension Salary Sacrifice
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Life Insurance – 4 x salary
• Enhanced company sick-pay• On-site Parking
• Free refreshments
• Free Flu vaccination
• Company social events
* Our operating hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday. Standard working hours are
35 hours per week, 10am to 6pm, five out of seven days, Monday to Sunday with an
unpaid break of 60 minutes. You may be required to work a reasonable amount of paid
overtime.
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.
Please send your CV and covering letter to careers@britanniarow.com.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.