My client based in Congleton specialise in timing systems for larges sporting events including motorsport, cycling, swimming, running and equestrian. We are currently looking for an Event Technician to assist with the co-ordintation, set-up and delivery of events.
You will come from a technical background preferably IT, have experience of dealing with clients and managing projects and have a keen interest in sporting events.
Your role will be to plan and coordinate (alongside the sales team), effective timing solutions for scheduled events throughout the year. Preparing equipment and managing / creating documents. With the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and a variety of specialised software and equipment. Analysing findings and solving technical problems when they occur. On and off site in and out of event seasons. General repairs, equipment set up, equipment assembly, warehouse duties and general daily tasks.
Essential
IT Support/Technical or IT Engineer background (TCP/IP, SQL, Databases) Competent with the use of Microsoft office (Excel, spreadsheets) Experience in a customer facing role Attention to detail Problem solving skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to think on your feet Open to a variety of varying tasks
Advantageous
Trailer Licence Forklift Licence An interest in or knowledge in sporting events (Running, Cycling, Motorsports, Equestrian)
KEY INFORMATION
Required to work weekends at events (during busy periods April – October and can average out to approximately 6-8 continual weekends back to back, in main events period, dependant on event requirements). During events period, time away from home will be required and possible long days.
Normal office hours will be 9.00am to 5.00pm. The events team are required to be in the office when not working at event. With a daily meal break of 30 minutes.
If working at an event during the weekend, two days during the week are allocated as a rest period, x1 day mandatory and x1 day can be taken as a day in lieu, if planning for an event and more time is required in the office during the week.
Person Specification:
IT Support/Technical or IT Engineer background (TCP/IP, SQL, Databases) Competent with the use of Microsoft office (Excel, spreadsheets)
Experience in a customer facing role
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to think on your feet
Open to a variety of varying tasks
Advantageous:
Trailer Licence
Forklift Licence
An interest in or knowledge in sporting events (Running, Cycling, Motorsports, Equestrian)
KEY INFORMATION
This is a full-time permanent position. Due to the nature of events which are mostly held on weekends your 5 day working week will include up to 25 weekends per year.
Required to work weekends at events (during busy periods April – October and can average out to approximately 6-8 continual weekends back to back, in main events period, dependant on event requirements). During events period, time away from home will be required and possible long days.
Normal office hours will be 9.00am to 5.00pm. The events team are required to be in the office when not working at event. With a daily meal break of 30 minutes.
If working at an event during the weekend, two days during the week are allocated as a rest period, x1 day mandatory and x1 day can be taken as a day in lieu, if planning for an event and more time is required in the office during the week.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from an IT Background to progress their career in a completely different and unique environment that you will not find anywhere else. Salary range £24,000-£30,000 dependant upon experience.
Interested? Please send your CV for more information and to apply.