Events Technician

Background

Event Production Services (EPS) is an award-winning technical services company for the events and AV industry based in Oxfordshire and working nationwide. Working across our Hire & Production, AV Installation, Venue Services and Crew Services departments, we pride ourselves on ‘Delivering the Detail’ to our clients, offering a quality service and going above and beyond.

We are also recruiting for fixed term candidates – Ideal for students for May – September. It is an excellent first step into the events industry for students and school leavers. (This is an entry level role and while experience in events is desirable, it is not essential.)

Benefits

Competitive salary and clear opportunity to advance

Continued training and development

Access to discounted products through industry associations

Strong Corporate Social Responsibility credentials

Regular social events

Your birthday off

Job Description

We have a vacancy for a Hire and Production Events Technician to join our busy events team. With a huge mix of work from festival to corporate, the ideal candidate will be knowledgeable, presentable, flexible, and enthusiastic. This is a customer facing role.

The majority of our work favours technicians who are multiskilled, working across sound, lighting and AV. However, on occasion we have larger scale projects for which a preferred discipline can be utilised. As a company with several audio technicians, a slight bias towards lighting would be preferred but not essential.

As a small multi-discipline company, you would be expected to lend a hand to other departments as needed. When not on site it is likely you will join our warehouse team in servicing and preparing equipment for hire.

Recent events have included music festivals, streamed conferences, theatre shows. We have a wide range of work, which is fed into by our other departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• On site set-up and operation of events equipment at music events, conferences, theatre shows etc.
• Mix of sound, lighting, staging and video work
• An understanding of multiple event technologies
• Working to and enforcing safe working practices
• Driving large company vans for delivery and collection of equipment
• Liaising with clients to ensure customer satisfaction
• Working with warehouse team to prepare equipment
• Support jobs on-site and from the Warehouse
• Support deliveries and collections from customers and suppliers
• Support good stock management
• Be customer facing and a representative of our company
• Follow Company Policies

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Self-motivated and capable of lone working, however also able to be part of a team
• Friendly and presentable, able to be customer facing
• Composed and calm under pressure, able to work to deadlines
• High level of attention to detail; ability to learn from constructive criticism; willing to learn to advance their career
• Comfortable working at height; strong understanding of Health and Safety
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
• Ability to Solder to a high standard
• Full UK Driving Licence and desired BE, C and/or CE
• 1 yr +Live event experience
• A familiarity with ChamSys and ETC, Yamaha digital mixing desks
• Willingness for an Enhanced DBS check

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have experience in live event production and delivery and will be capable of specifying, installing, and operating a variety of sound, lighting and AV equipment to a high standard. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for liaising with the customer, managing expectations and ensuring a seamless experience for all project stakeholders.

The role will require both lone-working and being part of a team. The ability to self-motivate and see the wider context is important, whilst also being a team player. You must have a willingness to expand your learning, possibility with an expertise in one particular discipline.

Educated to a minimum of A-level or equivalent standard, additional skills such as electrical qualifications or design experience are welcomed.

Equal Opportunities Policy

Event Production Services has an unwavering commitment to diversity with the intention that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our company. We’re committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged.

Application Details

Please send a CV by email to careers@epsoxford.com with the subject line “Recruitment: Events Technician.”

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: £24,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Live Events: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wallingford (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/03/2024
Reference ID: Events Technician