AYRE is an ambitious, energetic company providing event technology and event production services for a wide range of clients and events; ranging from Conferences, Regional Roadshows and meetings, to Gala Awards, Charity Dinners and Live Events. Please look across our website and social media profiles for examples of our work.
We have an immediate vacancy for an experienced Event / AV Technician with a minimum of 5 years proven industry experience to join our busy team based in Leeds. The successful candidate will hold a full clean driving license; be creative, highly customer focused and have extensive experience in working with audio-visual, lighting, audio and staging equipment of all types in different environments.
Key Roles / Responsibilities
Rig, de-rig and operate equipment following setup and project plans
Act as key point of contact when onsite for clients and suppliers when necessary and continue to maintain and build client relationships to a high standard
Attend site visits and production meetings as required
Maintain high standards of production for all events
Promote and adhere to the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
Other duties to meet the needs of the business
Promote and adhere to the company’s equal opportunities policy in both delivery of services and treatment of others
Complying with the company’s administration process
This is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to work flexibly and undertake other such duties as the management may from time to time reasonably require.
Skills
Knowledge of the production process and timescales needed to deliver a production to the agreed spec and standard
Excellent proven understanding and experience of AV technologies – projection, audio, video and lighting
Excellent all-round communication skills with good literary and numeracy
Knowledge of Health and Safety
Proven ability to deliver a high level of customer service
Ability to read / interpret CAD drawings
Be able to troubleshoot under pressure
Be able to work efficiently under pressure
Go above and beyond to ensure our clients satisfaction
Must be over the age of 18 and hold a full / clean driving license - essential
Have a good understanding of software applications including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.
Experience of using HireTrack rental system preferable
Training and Career Progression
We are looking to recruit an experienced individual however we place a high emphasis on training and career progression holding quarterly reviews. On-going internal and external training will be provided as required. Opportunities for career progression within the company will be available.
Working Hours
If you have the experience in the industry we are looking for, then you will already know that this isn’t a 9 to 5 job. Due to the nature of our industry we require our employees to have a flexible approach to their working hours. Typically, your working day if not onsite will be 8:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. Work outside of these hours and at weekends will be required as our workload / projects permits. We try hard to manage a work life balance for our team.
Holidays
Basic allowance of 28 days per year
Ability to buy additional holiday after probation period.
Ability to bank lieu days to use as part of your holiday allowance
After 1 year’s continuous service you will receive your birthday off.
After 2 years of continuous service you will receive a further day’s holiday.
Uniform
A company uniform will be provided along with all required PPE equipment, which will be refreshed annually.
Employee of The Month
This is voted for by all employees each month and the winner receive £50 bonus.
Renumeration
Basic £22,500 - £25,000
Stay away from home pay
Pension contributions scheme
