Job Description

Overview

Direct Acoustics is the UK market leader for acoustic and thermal solutions in temporary structures. For more than 15 years, we've helped hundreds of venues create unique experiences in the most challenging environments. We built our success with the Zone Array, the only highly directional speaker system for venues with noise problems and now we're rapidly expanding our Acoustic and Thermal lining unit with an ambitious five year plan to become the global leader.

We're looking for someone to join us and lead our linings team as we rapidly expand this side of the business. Our acoustic and thermal linings have evolved into a multi-million-pound range of solutions, with an ever-growing portfolio of customers. We are working on never-before-tried projects to transform and create venues in unique spaces.

This role will head up the operations and manufacturing of all our lining products. You'll lead the manufacturing and installation of a wide range of lining solutions to marquees and temporary structures, and support the design and development of new solutions.

As a small but growing organisation, your work will cover both operations management and hands-on work in our dedicated linings facility. We're open to people from a range of backgrounds, but experience in the marquee industry and with HF welders or dog welders is a big plus.

Core responsibilities:

Crew leadership & site management

Lead a

2-6 person crew

including sub?contractors as required; organise Rota, daily briefings and toolbox talks. Run

on?site installs

end?to?end: method sequencing, quality checks, client/venue liaison, and handover. Uphold performance standards; coach technicians; address under?performance promptly. Maintain site documentation: RAMS, permits, inductions, sign?offs, and photo records.

Manufacturing & quality

Translate drawings into

accurate cut lists and weld plans

; programme/operate HF welders and cutting tables. Build, test?fit, and finish linings, Kader profiles, and associated components. Implement

SOPs

and

visual standards

; carry out in?process and final inspections. Reduce waste and rework through better nesting, jigs/fixtures, and training.

Planning, logistics & inventory

Create the

production schedule

; plan capacity around seasonal peaks; coordinate with Projects and Sales. Control materials and consumables; set min/max levels; book in deliveries; manage batch traceability. Prepare

kit lists

, loading plans and vehicle checks; ensure sites have access, power and permits.

Equipment, tooling & maintenance

Own daily/weekly maintenance for welders, cutters and hand tools; arrange service/calibration. Manage spares and PPE; ensure compliance with related regulation. Develop simple

jigs/fixtures

to improve repeatability and speed.

Continuous improvement

Track KPIs; run weekly stand?ups and monthly reviews; share improvements with the wider team. Contribute to design for manufacture/installation feedback loops.

Skills, experience & qualifications

Essential

Proven experience

leading a small site crew

in temporary structures, tarpaulins/awnings, sailmaking, curtain?siders or similar fabrications. Hands?on proficiency with

HF welding

, industrial cutting tables and fabric handling. Ability to read drawings and produce

cut lists/weld plans

with tight tolerances. Strong organiser: scheduling, kit prep, vehicle loading and on?site sequencing. UK driving licence; comfortable driving vans; travel/overnights as required. Confident communicator with clients, venue managers and contractors.

Safety & compliance

RAMS authoring and delivery;

Working at Height

; manual handling.

Desirable attributes:

IPAF

,

PASMA

,

Emergency First Aid at Work

.

CAD for nesting/mark?up; basic MRP/ERP use.

Jigs/fixtures design; simple QA documentation.

Forklift ticket; B+E (trailer) entitlement.

Behaviours we value

Player?coach:

leads from the front, sets pace and standards.

Calm under pressure:

peak periods and tight turnarounds don't rattle you.

Quality mindset:

takes pride in workmanship and neat, safe sites.

Practical problem?solver:

fixes, adapts and improves.

Working pattern & travel

Base at our

Kirdford

workshop; typical split c.

60% factory & office / 40% site

, flexing with season and workload. Travel throughout the UK; some overnights and occasional weekend work during peaks; rare overseas projects.

Rewards & benefits

Salary:

40,000-52,000 DOE.

Overtime/TOIL:

structured policy for peaks and unsociable hours.

Subsistence:

travel time, overnight allowance and meal policy. Pension,

twenty?one days

annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service). Uniform and PPE provided; training and certification budget. Modern workshop, quality tools and equipment; progression pathway as the linings unit scales.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DAS04