Warehouse Technician, Comms and Data Services Department Chessington, Surrey & Brooklands, Weybridge

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, we offer extended production services including on-site WiFi and Data integration; Event Communications; as well as exciting industry-leading innovations.

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, managing, testing & maintaining all relevant equipment including radio equipment, analogue and digital wired and wireless communication equipment, and data infrastructure equipment.
• You will be part of the international licensing team.
• Your main responsibilities include:
• Building of Comms and IT systems to the highest standards.
• Communicating 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.
• 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).
• Keeping efficient information management in terms of licensing, code-plugs and other programming aspects.
• Collaborating with the RF and Microphone department to share knowledge and workload.
• Completing 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. 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 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.
• Be 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:

• Training and professional development.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme – 4% Employer Contribution, 5% Employee Contribution Pension.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to work Scheme.
• Life Insurance – 4 x salary.
• Free Flu vaccination.

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. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.