Equipment Technician (Night Shift)

Equipment Technicians are responsible for the preparation, maintenance and testing of lighting, rigging and other supporting MBSE rental assets, ensuring the highest quality standards for each type of equipment prior to rental. Equipment Technicians are also required to carry out all functions related to the accurate handling and storage of equipment as well as specified first line repairs. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Portable appliance testing (PAT) of all portable electrical equipment.
• Ensure all shortages are passed to equipment coordinators as soon as possible.
• Ensuring all electrical and/or mechanical function tests are performed on all rental assets upon return from hire as per procedures.
• Ensuring all items are at all times correctly tracked on the inventory management system and in the correct physical location.
• Ensuring all equipment pulled for dispatch is routed to the correct bay at the correct time as per Equipment Coordinator’s and operational Manager’s requests.
• Minor maintenance of equipment as per procedures.
• Reporting of damages to the relevant Department Supervisor so that the repair procedure is instigated.
• Proactively drive pace of testing to ensure sufficient assets are maintained at a "ready to rent" status at all times.
• In certain departments, liaison with external cleaning and repair contractors, including checking items in and out of the repair ticket system.
• Supervision of trainee technicians and apprentices to ensure safety and quality is maintained during periods of training/familiarisation .
• Responsible for keeping workstation and department areas clean and tidy.
• Liaison and tasking as required with/by Department Supervisors, Equipment Manager and inventory teams and to ensure correct stock levels are maintained.
• Liaison and tasking as required with/by other members of operational staff and management to meet the needs of the business.

Asset Management, Storage & Quality Control:

• Ensure all equipment is handled safely and efficiently at all times.
• Ensure all equipment is prepared and tested in line with company procedures and policies, as well as any relevant legislation.
• To immediately escalate any areas of concern relating to inventory and asset control to the Department Supervisor.
• ?Positively strive to achieve and sustain the highest standards of service levels in relation to quality of equipment and service delivery.
• To complete and ensure all company procedures are followed in relation to QC checks and scanning controls.
• Health & Safety:
• At all times demonstrate a commitment to achieving a culture of safety.
• To ensure all health and safety policies are followed, including manual handling, use of mechanical handling equipment and safe storage of equipment.
• At all times maintain clear pedestrian and evacuation routes through the warehouse and external areas. To also prevent any stored equipment or handling equipment from presenting a hazard.
• Escalate areas of concern through the correct channels.

Essential Skills:

• Driven to achieve and maintain the highest quality and service standards.
• Must be IT literate with the ability to learn in house asset management systems.
• Demonstrating a positive approach to the company whilst reacting to the high demands of the business.
• Very good communication skills.
• Adaptable and willingness to learn.
• Flexible to work overtime and occasional weekends as the needs to the business require.

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Shift 10:00pm - 7:00am