Event Technician

Seasonal Event Technician - Aged 25+

Hours (Per Week): Variable

Pay: £10,920 pro rata experience dependent + REGULAR overtime

Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed term or Freelance

Age 25+

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to learn to drive large vehicles (Our insurance also requires all drivers to be over 25).

Introduction

The Stage Bus is an innovative mobile stage company based in Halesowen. We supply solar- powered performance spaces for outdoor events throughout the UK, and offer a friendly, flexible, and down-to-earth workplace culture.

The company operates out of industrial premises which are used for warehousing, maintenance, and manufacturing with administrative offices on the same site.

We are looking to employ an Event Technician . We will provide induction to the company, information about its ethos and product range, and full training on all relevant systems. We will expect the successful candidate to show an interest in the company, and be able to manage their own time and training needs effectively.

We are willing to be flexible in terms of working hours, with the successful candidate expected to work mostly weekends and with some overnight stays away and the potential for more hours available..

The successful applicant will have regular performance reviews to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of the role.

We are also interested to consider applications from freelance operatives in this capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop a good understanding of the company’s core business operations and limitations, as well as a working knowledge of how the company’s stages and vehicles are operated.
• Co-operate in the planning of rotas for the crewing of events, and crew a reasonable amount of events (including frequent weekend work).
• Where workshop time is required, take shared responsibility for day-to-day vehicle checks ensuring basic checks are performed and documented in line with company policy prior to vehicles being taken out on events, as well as ensure vehicles are correctly packed for events and all required equipment is in good working order.
• Feedback faults in a reasonable time frame, and participate and co-operate in occasional repairs to vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in the writing and updating of risk assessments relevant to your role.

Skills and Behaviours

The following skills and behaviours are considered essential to success in this role.

• The ability to manage all aspects of stage management when on events, including sound and lighting engineering (although most lighting is pre-set).
• The ability to remain calm and work effectively with clients during high-pressure situations.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to learn to drive large vehicles (Our insurance also requires all drivers to be over 25).
• Confidence working independently.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Confidence using computers and IT systems, and the ability to maintain basic record- keeping.
• Friendly and clear telephone manner.
• Independent thinking and willingness to work flexibly within a small business

The following skills and behaviours are considered desirable, and a candidate demonstrating evidence of these skills and behaviours will have an advantage in this role.

• Experience of working on event sites and dealing directly with clients.
• HGV driving licence and/or experience of driving large vehicles.
• Interest and experience in vehicle mechanics and maintenance.
• A genuine interest in outdoor events, festivals, and live music
• Interest and experience in general manufacturing including woodwork and metalwork.

Equal Opportunities

The Stage Bus is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes creative individuals. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, health, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

The Stage Bus actively encourages applications from those with diverse backgrounds, and we are proud to employ staff from across a range of different ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We endeavour to provide a friendly and open workplace, and work hard to foster positive relationships amongst our staff.

Recruitment Timetable

There is no set closing date for applications. Suitable applicants will be invited to interview and may be asked to attend an event alongside a member of our current staff prior to being offered a post.

References will be requested for the successful candidate after interview. There is no set start date for this position – start date will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance

Benefits:

• Casual dress (uniform polo-shirt provided when client facing)
• Company events
• Company pension available
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: National - In person

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Fixed term contract, Temporary

Pay: From £10,920.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you over the age of 25?

Work Location: In person