Job Title:
Production Crew
Reporting to:
Production Crew Manager
Location:
Farnborough, Hampshire
Type of role:
Full time permanent
Salary:
£21,000 - £25,000 base per year depending on applicant
Main Purpose of Position
An exciting new opportunity for someone looking to get into the live events industry. We are looking for a production crew member to join our growing team to assist with the setup and breakdown of AV, Sound, Lighting and scenic elements at events. The role is very exciting, challenging and includes ample opportunity for personal development.
About Firebird
Firebird Events is a passionate company, privately owned and employs 35+ full time staff within the corporate and private events sector. We’re as dedicated to our staff as we are our clients and offer:
- Good holiday package
- Pension Scheme
- Ability to progress
Key Responsibilities
- Setting up and de-rigging events
- Scenic and stage construction
- Collection and delivery of event equipment
- Loading and unloading of vehicles
- Embracing and learning new areas of technology
- Prepping and de-prepping of technical equipment in our warehouse
Skills
- Well presented, positive and confident in engaging with others
- Flexible with the working hours involved in the live events industry
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines
- High self-motivation
- Flexibility and a can-do attitude
- UK Driving Licence (6 points max)
- Previous experience and knowledge of AV in the events industry not essential but useful
Working Hours
- Mixture of hours made up at events, in green screen studio and in our warehouse. Due to the nature of events, times will vary from week to week
- We will offer a minimum of 160 hours contracted hours per salaried month with overtime paid for additional hours
- We will aim to always inform you with at least 7 days notice the hours you are required to work the following week
- We offer a minimum shift pay of 5 hours
Health & Safety
In addition to Main Duties and Responsibilities, every employee has overall responsibility:
- To ensure that your work area is kept safe and tidy at all times
- To abide by the Health & Safety Work Act 1974
- To adhere to employee responsibilities as outlined in the Company Health & Safety Policy and Handbook
- To notify Directors of any potential Health & Safety issues which may cause harm to fellow employees
Skills and Qualifications required for the role:
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong communicator with good people skills
- Excellent time management
- Full UK Driving License
Desirable
- Knowledge of Events, in particular AV, lighting and sound
Behaviours and attributes required for the role:
- Passionate about producing events to enthuse those around
- Tenacious and driven to ensure events are delivered to the highest possible standards
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Self-motivated and driven to hit and exceed targets
- Highly professional, with a strong personal and professional integrity, who can successfully represent Firebird Events both internally and externally
Benefits
- Enrolment into the Company Pension scheme, if applicable
- Company summer and Christmas party
- Annual Paid volunteering day
- Ad Hoc performance based bonus
- Meals and accommodation provided when working on site and away from the warehouse
- Option to work additional paid overtime
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
Work Location: In person
