Job Title:                  Workshop Assistant

Location:                  Weybridge,Surrey, KT13 0YX

Contract Type:         Full Time/Permanent

Salary:                       Dependent on experience

Closing Date:           1st September 2025

Britannia Row Productions is a World Class Audio rental company providing innovative and high-end audio equipment, skilled audio engineers and technicians for global music tours and events, including sports and corporate events. We are now part of the Clair Global Corporation group of companies with headquarters in the U.S. and operations around the world. Our business and impressive client list is growing consistently.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our fast-paced workshop team.  This role is open to early-career professionals, as well as those with relevant experience.      

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and strong problem-solving abilities. You should be adaptable, able to remain calm under pressure, and responsive to changing business needs. Confidence, reliability, and a well-organised approach to work are essential. You should take pride in detail & finish and be confident working with tools and resistant materials and prioritise health & safety.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing flight cases and touring racks, preparing them for jobs, and storing them properly once complete. You’ll also assist with workshop upkeep, repairs around the premises, and training of less experienced staff. You will also be solely responsible for preparing each case or rack for our internal ‘transfers jobs’.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Flight Case Maintenance: Carry out repairs and refurbishments including trimming, fixing catches, handles, hinges, and castors
• Woodworking Tasks: sanding, and filling panels/ touring cases
• Finishing Work: using paint rollers, spray painting and powder coating techniques to finish products to a professional standard
• Flight Case Storage: ensure repaired and maintained cases are returned to stock and stored in the correct locations
• Quality Control: maintain high-quality standards on all workshop output, including but not limited to cases and racks leaving the building
• Job Preparation: prepare and scan all cases /touring racks leaving on transfers or external jobs (relevant to the workshop)
• Fault Reporting: identify and report faults orrecurring issues to the Head of Department
• Team Collaboration: support and help trainless experienced workshop team members, promoting a positive and safe working environment
• Premises Repairs: assist with general repairs across the office and warehouse when required

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Woodworking Skills: experience in sanding, filling, and working with timber or composite panels
• Workshop Tool Proficiency: confident using hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery
• Finishing Techniques: ability to use paint rollers, spray painting equipment, and powder coating tools to achieve a professional finish (training provided if needed)
• Flight Case & Rack Maintenance: knowledge of flight case construction, hardware fitting (catches, hinges, castors), and refurbishing techniques
• Manual handling awareness – ability to move and lift large cases
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship
• Ability to think logically, problem-solve, and work well under pressure
• Job Preparation & Planning: ability to prepare, scan, and organise equipment for outgoing jobs accurately
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
• Able to follow processes while keeping an organised and tidy workspace
• Awareness of health and safety practices within a workshop environment
• Basic electrical knowledge is a bonus(training can be provided)
• Stock Handling (IT literacy): Capable of tracking, storing, and managing flight cases and racks within the workshop inventory system
• Time Management: Efficient in handling multiple tasks, prioritising workload, and meeting tight deadlines
• Quality Control: Meticulous approach to inspecting, finishing, and approving cases and racks to meet internal standards

Who We’re Looking For:

• A proactive individual with genuine interest in quality control and resistant materials
• Someone who takes pride in doing a job well and is open to learning new techniques
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Excellent communicator who works well with others
• Must have the right to work in the UK

What do we offer:

• Paid overtime
• 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
• Opportunity to work in a specialist workshop supporting the live events and touring industry
• Auto enrolment pension scheme – 4% Employer Contribution, 5% Employee Contribution
• Pension Salary Sacrifice
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Life Insurance – 4 x salary
• Enhanced company sick-pay
• On-site Parking
• Free refreshments & fruit
• 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 people don’t always 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.

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‍Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

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