Warehouse Rigging Technician - Operations (UK)

PRG is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and live events. Every day, we turn the creative vision of our customers into production and technical reality, deepening their connection to their audiences.

What sets us apart are our people. No other company in our industry has such a deep and diverse bench of talent, working across theatre, TV, film, music, corporate events, equipment rental and more. With over 300 patents and 130 registered trademarks, PRG is defined by innovation. And through our network of 42 offices spanning five continents, we can deliver for our customers anywhere around the globe.

Health & Safety: Ability to maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free environment and understand and comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Rules. Ensure any issues are reported accordingly.

Communication: Ability to follow and constructively work alongside others as required, contributing towards team efficiency and the betterment of the business.

Attitude: A positive attitude gets the work done and motivates others to do the same without dwelling on the challenges that inevitably come up in the job. A positive attitude is something that is most valued by supervisors and co-workers, and that also makes the job more pleasant and fun to go to each day.

Reliability: You can simply be counted on to do whatever job.

Adhere to reasonable management instruction: Ensure that the Company’s policies, rules, procedures and obligations are observed in carrying out the above duties.

Technician – Rigging

Responsible to:                  Operations Director

Reporting directly to:        Operations Rigging Manager

Main purpose of the job: Working as part of the Rigging Team, the primary role of the Rigging Technician is to assist the Rigging Manager in the preparation of rigging equipment and metalwork through the department, to the Company’s standards and within the deadlines set. 

Summary of principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Work as part of a team in the preparation, cleaning, verification, testing and returning of rigging equipment and hardware.
• Check equipment in as directed by the Rigging Manager, ensuring stock is accurately reconciled on the WINHITS database.
• Assist in the specific show preparation of equipment orders.
• Ensure an acceptable working pace is maintained in the department.
• Identify common faults within the prep process and report to the Rigging Manager.
•  Update stock orders through the WINHITS database.
• Inform the Rigging Manager of any shortages of equipment / consumables for forthcoming jobs.
• Support the Rigging Manager with routine maintenance and repair of equipment where needed.
• Assist with regular truss inspections and accurate recording.
• Ensure the Company’s quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Keep up to date with the latest technology within the department.
• Ensure the LEAN process is adhered to at all times.
• Ensure the department is kept tidy and orderly at all times.
• Assist in the undertaking of stock cycle counts with operational departments when scheduled.
• Report any health and safety issues to the Operations Manager.

• Good understanding of the industry and previous experience within a warehouse environment.
• Competent in using workshop tools and equipment safely.
• Good understanding of the Company’s product range and procedures.
• Previous experience with preparing and testing rigging and control equipment would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of electric chain hoist mains and basic electricity.
• Ability to learn and retain information in a reasonable time frame.
• Conscientious with a good eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Capable of working to deadlines.
• Basic understanding of LEAN process would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills and willingness to co-operate with others.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative as well as part of a team.
• An understanding of stock control systems and familiarity with basic IT skills.
• A good understanding of:
• Electrical safety at work
• PAT testing
• Safe working practices.
• Committed to personal development.
• Ability to cope well under pressure.
• Positive attitude to extra duties and new challenges.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free environment.
• Ability to understand and comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Rules.
• Ability to follow and undertake safe lifting practices as instructed.
• Prepared to work additional hours when necessary.
• Reliable with good timekeeping record.
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