Inventory Technician in Cheswick Green

As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

The Inventory Technician plays a crucial role in managing two key areas within the organisation:

• Receiving equipment physically in the inventory department, ensuring that all incoming items are accurately logged, categorised, and stored in an organised manner to facilitate easy access and retrieval.
• End‑to‑end Goods In/Out process providing dedicated support to both the Live Productions & Sales and System Integration teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out receiving of new equipment and updating the inventory system (R2).
• Tracking and updating data in the inventory system (R2).
• Making corrections as requested by the department supervisors.
• Assisting inventory clerks as needed (identification, handling etc.).
• Creating transfers (R2) between sites and routing equipment for transport (for new assets dispatch).
• Managing the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Maintaining a clean, neat, and member‑ready area.
• Promptly unloading trucks and deliveries, and sorting and stocking receivables.
• Providing additional backup support for the warehouse.
• Performing all other tasks related to the position and responsibilities.

Goods In/out:

• Checking goods in against delivery notes for accuracy and damages, booking in on relevant systems against relevant purchase orders.
• Ensuring goods reach the appropriate department/individual.
• Managing the packaging and documentation of all goods out (UK & worldwide) ensuring security, quality and adherence to timelines.
• Ensuring any shipping anomalies are reported to management immediately.
• Ensuring all stock movements are accurately recorded.
• Maintaining warehouse, yard and department tidiness.
• Liaising with other Solotech’s warehouses/goods in on receiving stock and movement between sites.
• Working with managers across all departments to manage stock control, movements and logistics for the wider warehouse & SSI teams.
• Providing support for booking couriers and transport when needed.

Ad‑Hoc:

• Any other reasonable ad‑hoc requests as required by your manager.

Essential skills / experience:

• Good administration skills.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Competent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to use a database software, knowledge of Macs.
• Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised, whilst recognising when to ask questions.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.

Desirable skills / experience:

• Experience of working within a similar role or within a similar industry would be preferable.
• Knowledge of audiovisual equipment.
• Knowledge of R2 management system.
• Forklift license would be advantageous, although training can be given.

Essential requirements:

• Right to work and remain in the UK.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours as required in addition to your normal hours of work from time to time.

Level of education:

• A minimum of GCSE level (or equivalent) or relevant work experience.

Work experience:

• A minimum of 1 year experience in a relevant role.

Our offer to you:

• Competitive Medical Cash Plan.
• Generous holiday allowance, 25 days + bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24/7 help line.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Pension plan with employer contribution.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• And more.