Operations Technician

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Universal Production Services seeks an organised, self-motivated individual team player to join our busy film and television set lighting rental facility, Universal Production Services.
The Set Lighting and Rigging Operations Technician is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity to join the growing team at our busy warehouse based in Elstree, Borehamwood.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily duties include but are not limited to Perform PAT Testing according to IEE guidelines.
• Pulling lighting and rigging orders, testing equipment, cleaning equipment.
• Store away and accurately manage any discrepancies from goods in & goods out.
• Work with Senior Operations Technicians and Operations Manager to understand priorities and dispatch deadlines.
• Cleaning and checking lighting equipment as it returns from a production rental.
• Printing equipment job sheets from RTPro software.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working condition, clean and ready to rent.
• Maintain a productive safe environment.
• General Housekeeping of the warehouse.

The comprehension and willingness to go “the extra mile”, work to job completion, finalise all assets & attributes of each day’s work is assumed to be understood for this role.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of latest In-service Inspection & Testing guidelines.
• Must be physically fit to carry out manual handling (regularly required to move lights, cables and other objects weighing up to 32kg).
• Must be IT literate, comfortable at learning to use our rental software RTPro to process orders and explore stock control.
• Highly motivated, strong ability to multitask, and the ability to flourish in stressful situations.
• Be willing to assist colleagues when to time allows to help fulfil orders.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Ability to organise and prioritise the tasks at hand.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a strong sense of urgency. Able to organise, prioritise and execute numerous orders in tandem.
• Must always interact with co-workers and clients professionally.
• Available to work a 40-hour week on an alternate shift pattern of 0700hrs to 1600hrs and 1000hrs to 1900hrs Monday to Friday. Some additional weekend and overtime work will be required as the business demands.
• Knowledge/interest of Film and Television Lighting and Rigging equipment an advantage, but not essential.
• Ability to interact and communicate with front line production crew and colleagues.
• Ability to navigate through complex situations and personalities.
• Strong computer skills: ability to understand multiple operating systems.
• Work as part of a team to ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Team player.

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