Pay: £32,000 - £35,000
Location: London, SE6 3BX – In Person role
Starting: Immediate
Reporting to: Warehouse Manager
The Company
Light Motif is a London based full-service event production company, providing
creative specialised solutions and technical equipment for a wide range of high profile live events in some of London’s most prestigious venues and global brands.
Venues we work in (click here).
We provide technical production (lighting, sound, AV, custom scenery, furniture,
graphics, etc.) to a range of high-profile events. The work is fast paced (install
times of 45 minutes are not uncommon) and diverse in scale but offers a chance
to be part of some of the most unique events in London.
As a rapidly growing team we can also offer many routes for internal promotion, as
well as the opportunity to experience a number of different aspects of the
business.
The Role
Role Description
We have an opportunity for a self-motivated & dependable individual with an eye
for detail to join our small dynamic team as Senior Warehouse Equipment
Preparation Technician. This key role involves the testing and preparation of a
range of lighting, audio, video and technical equipment, for use on a wide range
of high profile live events.
You’ll work under the Warehouse Manager helping to run the warehouse including
supervising teams of both full time junior staff and freelance warehouse crew on a
day to day basis. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all equipment is prepped
according to our high standards, is shipped to site on time, and checked back in
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properly on return. You’ll also assist in training, developing and supporting less
experienced members of the team and be pro-active in looking for ways to
improve our processes.
This role involves a significant amount of manual handling, and so a reasonable
level of physical fitness and capability is required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prep equipment to company standards to meet job requirements.
- Conduct both safety, operational and visual presentation checks on
equipment before packing & dispatch.
- Ensure all equipment is properly and safely packed, identified and labelled
as required by job paperwork, and that truck packs are loaded in a secure
and sensible manner.
- Check items back in on return and deprep to shelf to enable rapid
turnaround of equipment and raise any issues with returned equipment to
the Warehouse Manager and Operations team.
- Raise issues and queries regarding job equipment requirements to
Operations and Projects staff, and work with them to determine suitable
resolutions.
- Monitor stock and maintenance levels and raise any issues to Warehouse
Manager.
- Carry out basic repairs and maintenance to equipment as required.
- Commiunicate effectively with Warehouse, Workshop, Operations and
Projects team members to ensure the delivery of our events.
- Receive deliveries, check items on receipt, and deal with any issues
including refusal or return of goods as necessary.
- Drive our Luton Vans to facilitate equipment hires and returns as well as
to/from event sites on occasion.
- Asssit the Warehouse Manager in running a tidy and organised warehouse,
including complying with all health and safety requirements and our
company policies.
- Deputise for other warehouse team members when required to cover
absences.
Your Skills & Experience
Required
- Minimum of 1 years experience in a similar warehouse or logistics role.
- Understanding of warehouse health and safety operations, including racking
safety, pallet trucks, and COSHH substances.
- Previous experience of supervising junior staff and/or running small
warehouse teams.
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- Used to operating in a time-critical environment, remaining calm under
pressure.
- An interest in technical equipment and a demonstrable ability to service,
repair and prepare equipment to a high standard.
- Driver’s license, no major driving offences, disqualifications or convictions at
any time.
Advantageous
- Clean driving license preferred. Maximum of 3 penality points on license for
minor offences before.
- Experience of inventory management systems and maintenance
procedures.
- Prior knowledge of theatre or event lighting, sound, and/or AV equipment.
- Prior experience of theatre or event production.
Working Hours
The role is based at our London office/warehouse in Bellingham, SE6 3BX.
Regular working hours are 09:30 – 18:00, Monday – Friday.
Due to the nature of the events industry, this role will involve variable work times
and occasional extended hours, including weekend work, especially during our
busiest months (June, October, November, early December) A fair amount of
flexibility in working patterns and an ability to work early mornings, late evenings
and/or weekends when required is expected from all applicants.
Our Culture
We believe that high-end production shouldn't come at the cost of our team's
well-being or the environment.
As a certified Living Wage Employer, we ensure your skills and experience are
rewarded with fair compensation that helps meet the rising cost of living. We also
recognize the pressures that can come with working in a fast-paced industry and
have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment to support mental wellbeing.
At the same time, we are reducing our environmental impact by switching our
vehicle fleet over to HVO fuels to reduce our transport emissions by up to 90% as
part of our Net Zero roadmap.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and heavily encourage
applications from under-represented groups, including those with disabilities,
women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, and are committed to equitable career
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progression, mentorship, and equal pay. If you require any reasonable
adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us
know. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this position are
guaranteed an interview but please note this is a physically demanding role.
Benefits
- A minimum of 28 days’ paid annual leave including bank holidays
- Overtime pay when you work any additional hours for us.
- Access to a 24/7 private GP and physiotherapy and mental health support
and digital wellbeing tools.
- Access to legal and debt advice through our EAP service.
- Flexible working hours and reasonable time back following intensive event delivery periods.
- Office kitchen stocked with tea, coffee, squash, biscuits and other small
snacks for when you need a little boost as well as a microwave, electric hob,
and airfryer plus a few basics like bread, butter, jam, and a variety of
condiments to give you flexibility when planning your lunches.
- Occupational sick pay and pension contributions through auto-enrolment.
- Cycle to Work scheme, including financing for standard bikes, safety
equipment and e-bike options.
- Retail & Gym Discounts.
- Free on-site parking.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter, FAO: Warehouse Manager to
[email protected]
Please ensure the job title is in the subject line of your email
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London SE6 3BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- AV Warehouse: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:
- London SE6 3BX (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
