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SalaryDigitisation Technician
Due to ongoing expansion, Max Communications requires staff to join our highly-respected digitisation team. Successful candidates will be joining a long-standing and well-established business, with ambitious plans for growth. We place great emphasis on personal and professional development for all staff, including internal career progression opportunities. As a Royal Warrant Holder, we insist on the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, both in terms of our services and also our internal policies and procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wishing to join a friendly, successful, high-profile company in an environment where hard work and attention to detail are rewarded.
Please note that this role will be based at Kew Gardens, however you will not be employed by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Our business:
Max Communications are a digitisation specialist with over 18 years of experience. We have an extensive and growing client list of some of the world's most prestigious galleries, museums and media organisations. Our proven expertise in the field has led us to be a trusted name in the industry. We handle a variety of delicate materials that require great care and concentration when being worked on.
What is digitisation?
‘The conversion of text, pictures, or sound into a digital form that can be processed by a computer. For example the digitisation of the rare map collection at the library. Oxford English Dictionary.
Required duties and expectations of candidate:
What duties are required for this role?
Employees will be tasked with the handling and digitisation of the valuable Herbarium collection. Each item will be assessed and catalogued prior to capture on a bespoke DSLR station. The handling of the material is of the utmost importance, and a duty of care is expected from each operator.
Full training will be given on induction and ongoing support will be provided.
What do we expect from our staff?
Willingness to undergo DBS checks
To follow instructions and to ask if ever unsure.
To handle client material with proper care and attention.
Working efficiently. Due to the fast-paced nature of the job we require all staff members to be fully engaged and working to the best of their ability.
Keeping your work area tidy.
Filling in our forms - we have both online and on paper forms, as required.
Working hours: 9-5 Monday to Friday.
Holiday: 28 days: including bank holidays (8 days)
Dress code: Smart Casual (jeans and a t-shirt are acceptable, occasionally you will be asked to dress smarter for certain events).
