Job Description

Company Overview

Creative Spark is a small family run business based on the outskirts of Horsham. We started providing specialist technical services after many years of working in the theatre and events industry and believe that great quality customer service is key to every project. We take great care to make sure that our services meet or exceed our clients' expectations.

Our warehouse is based in Plummers Plain but we provide services across the country. We have been successfully running our business since 2015, starting with technical services for events and expanding to also provide installations and technical support for events venues, gaining NICEIC accreditation in 2013. We continue to grow as we strive to bring something new and different to the market place.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company with lots of potential for progression. The Technical Projects Assistant will be a key team member in both our Venue Support and Events departments. They will support all servicing, installation, and event projects both at the warehouse and on-site.

Reports To

The Technical Projects Assistant will report to the company directors.

Responsibilities and Duties

Events, Service & Installation

To assist with installation and removal of temporary lighting, sound, video, rigging and staging for events To assist with permanent installation of technical equipment and electrics Assist with service and maintenance on-site (LOLER, PAT, EICR) Assist with equipment sub-hire enquiries and quotations Liaise with clients in a professional manner to provide the best service possible
Warehouse

Be responsible for maintaining an organised and tidy warehouse/workshop Operate rental software to manage equipment, including adding new equipment and stock Selecting, preparing and returning appropriate equipment for hires, servicing, and installation projects Cleaning, testing and maintenance of equipment Basic repairs of equipment including making cables and changing plugs Completing pre-fabrication for projects
General Responsibilities and Duties

Delivery and collection of equipment Being knowledgeable about the services offered by Creative Spark Services Ltd Maintaining a positive attitude that inspires co-workers and clients to grow the business
Please note: This role will involve driving vans, some working at height, and heavy lifting.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the nature of the post.

Person Specification

We are looking for applicants who are motivated, confident, and have pride in what they do.

The successful candidate ideally should:

have great communication skills be a good team player but also able to work alone be calm under pressure show attention to detail and good time management skills be organised be presentable and polite be punctual have an interest in lighting and sound (especially for theatre or live entertainment)

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 in maths and English PC Literate Full UK Driving License (due to the rural location of our offices you will also need your own transport) Basic electrical knowledge (i.e. How to wire a plug) Previous experience working in a theatrical environment Experience setting up lighting systems including intelligent fixtures Experience setting up and operating sound systems including playback and microphones
Desirable

Have an interest in electrics PASMA Qualification (this will be provided if not currently held) IPAF Qualification (this will be provided if not currently held) Have experience of electrical inspections and testing (EICR, PAT etc)

Hours of Work

Standard working hours will be Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. The nature of the role will require some working at evenings and weekends along with work away from home. (Time off in lieu will be offered.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,500.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Flexitime Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Horsham RH13 6LU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

technical theatre: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person