Job Description

The Role:

Live Events-Staging Operative

This full-time position is based at our brand-new warehouse in Milton Keynes. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you'll play a vital role in the delivery of all IPS equipment for live events across the UK. We're looking for motivated physically fit, proactive, team-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in the live events industry, ready to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere to all company and industry health & safety regulations, always ensuring a safe working environment.

Prepare orders accurately according to job sheets and schedules -Working closely with internal and external drivers and the warehouse team to ensure timely dispatch and return of all equipment.

Stock control using both barcode scanner software and manual counting to accurately check equipment in and out of the yard. Identify any shortages/damages of equipment and promptly notify management.

Inspect and maintain all staging equipment including the repair, cleaning and repainting of stage decks to ensure equipment is of the highest standard for our clients.

Load and unload customer and IPS trucks and vehicles in a safe, secure, efficient and accurate manner. Both manually and using a forklift truck to IPS standards.

Ensure all equipment is clean serviceable and safely stored in the staging warehouse.

Organise and maintain the staging warehouse- Cleaning, Tidying and organising workspaces to keep all work areas clean, organised, and safe.

Follow company standard practices and departmental procedures as detailed in the IPS Handbook.

Engage in regular training and development activities as agreed during performance reviews.

Occasionally assist with onsite event rigs / de rigs (optional depending on experience)

Essential Requirements:

Must hold a valid passport and be eligible to work in the UK.

You must have a polite, courteous and friendly disposition often being the first person our customers will meet.

You must be physically fit. This is a physical role which requires lots of manual handing. Bending, lifting, pulling and pushing will be required daily. A strong awareness of health and safety and manual handling best practices.

Experience with scaffolding, staging and live events equipment is desirable.

A general knowledge of basic DIY.

Methodical and detail-oriented approach to handling a wide range of technical equipment.

You must be able to work as part of a team and alone with good communication skills and a professional attitude when interacting with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.

A strong work ethic- self-motivated with the ability to use initiative.

Excellent time management skills and ability to work to deadlines and see a task through to completion.

Flexibility with shifts is essential -early starts, late finishes and some weekend work may be required. ? Maths and computer literacy.

Forklift licence is an advantage but not essential- training can be provided.

Benefits;

Death in service Benefit

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance provided through Vitality Vitality at work program

Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave

28 days annual leave including bank holidays - Holiday entitlement increases with length of service, up to a maximum of 33 days including bank holidays.

Long service awards and bonus

Onsite Free Parking Staff Events Brand new warehouse with clean modern staff facilities for all staff including a tv and pool table

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Work Location: In person