Warehouse Event Technician Apprentice

SLX LIMITED

BRISTOL, BS11 8AF

Closes in 7 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 August 2024

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Summary

We are looking for a Warehouse Event Technician Apprentice to work within our team. As an apprentice you will help with the set-up, testing and troubleshooting of all equipment. You will work closely with the team and support the technical team during equipment checks.

Annual wage
£20,995 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£9.50 per hour for first 12 months and then this will raise to £12 per hour.

Training course
Creative industries production technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5:30pm 30 minute lunch break and two 15 minute breaks

42 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 October

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Daily duties:

  • Help with storing and maintaining equipment
  • Learn from experienced professionals about different aspects of live event production
  • Help with the setup, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment
  • Support the technical team during sound checks and equipment adjustments
  • Help with storing and maintaining equipment

Where you’ll work

115 BURCOTT ROAD

AVONMOUTH

BRISTOL

BS11 8AF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Your training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
  • Prepare system specifications and drawings.
  • Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
  • Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
  • Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
  • Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
  • Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
  • Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
  • Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
  • Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
  • Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
  • Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
  • Prepare written information and reports.
  • Comply with creative venue budgetary and financial management protocols.
  • Undertake set and change scenes in live performance – setting and striking scenic elements under show conditions.
  • Operate suspension systems.
  • Undertake stage crafts such as basic scenic construction, carpentry, metalwork, stage machinery, props, scene changes, knots and terminations.
  • Trouble shoot, fault find and carry out basic repairs to creative venue and production systems.
  • As directed, inspect, test and maintain creative venue systems and production systems.
  • Program and operate production control consoles. Undertake cueing and operation during the live performance or event.
  • Trouble shoot, fault find and repair at sub assembly and component level.
  • Calibrate equipment and systems to meet production requirements.
  • Identify, specify and use components, systems and products applicable for the environment.
  • Identify and undertake servicing requirements in line with manufacturer recommendations.
  • Achieve effective network connectivity across live event systems.
  • Identify required packing space for equipment and for truck packs.
  • Prepare and operate lifting and ground rigging equipment.
  • Program and operate lighting control systems.
  • Assess and monitor power supply systems, installing wiring for practicals and equipment as required.
  • Prepare, set and operate lighting equipment to create the desired effect.
  • Manipulate and modify lighting, using diffusion materials, filters or reflectors to create the desired effect.
  • Adapt lighting to meet short notice creative changes in the production design or script.
  • Prepare and operate extra low voltage lighting equipment and systems.
  • Identify the dangers and restrictions in the use of battery supplies including charging and mitigate for these.
  • Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
  • Prepare system specifications and drawings.
  • Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
  • Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
  • Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
  • Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
  • Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
  • Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
  • Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
  • Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
  • Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
  • Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
  • Prepare written information and reports.

    • Your training plan

    • Creative Industries Production Technician Level 3 qualification
    • End point assessment preparation
    • Assessor visits in the workplace 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
    • Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Physical fitness

    About this company

    SLX organises and manages live events across several sectors. We have a team of skilled Technicians, Creatives, and Project Managers who bring ideas to life using high-end audio and lighting equipment. We work with diverse clients, including TV shows like The Great British Bake Off and various UNESCO World Heritage sites.

    http://www.slx.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Employee Assistance Programme, Career Progression Medi-cash Healthcare Cash plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Company Events, Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential routes for progression from this role are Warehouse Technician, Live Event Technician and Junior Project Manager

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

    Sharna Thomson

    sharna.thomson@weston.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272443.

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    Closes in 7 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

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