What makes Neg Earth different and what we can offer you
Founded in 1983 by Dave & Pip Ridgway, Neg Earth Lights is a family-owned lighting and rigging equipment supplier for the entertainment industry. We are based at our purpose-built state-of-the-art facilities in Park Royal, London. Every day is different and brings new and exciting challenges. We have a commitment to a sustainable live events and touring industry, one that sparks real emotions and long-lasting memories whilst creating a sense of belonging for our team.
With over 40 years' experience of investing in the latest equipment, in our people, and in our relationships, we encourage ingenuity, creativity, and the exploration of new ways to collaborate.
From concept to delivery, our team wear our reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability as a badge of honour. We seek to invest in the latest and best equipment and ensure everything, from flight cases to truss is maintained to the highest standard. We are forward thinking and flexible, making the complex, simple and the simple, exceptional. No matter the size or scale of the project we take pride in our consistency and customer focused approach.
For us, your training and development takes centre stage, from your first day to your last we will encourage and support you throughout your career development. Our NELL Academy training programmes support your wellbeing and ensure you have the skills and knowledge to excel in your role. Our Leadership programmes enable our managers to help you succeed and our competencies guide your development and realise your full potential. We create an inspirational environment rewarding employees for their hard work.
With us, everything is possible, and we strive to ensure every member of our team can take pride in their delivery of projects and promoting creative solutions.
About You & the Role:
The purpose of this role is to ensure that Neg Earth’s equipment is maintained and serviced to the safest standard. You will be part of a professional operational team that consistently ensures equipment is prepared to the highest standard, within required timescales and to client’s requirements. You will be working alongside other highly skilled technicians with some of the industry’s leading technology and brands.
Are you keen to solve technical problems and interested in what makes our equipment work? Have you worked in, or are you able to work in a fast-paced environment? If you have great attention to detail, are resourceful and solution focused, then there are opportunities through training, development, and guidance to improve your knowledge to a high level.
The smooth running of our operations is dependent upon our collaborative approach and dedication. You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of our guidelines, tailor your delivery and work within our diverse team. Open and thoughtful communication is key to ours and your success. Working safely within a warehouse environment is a key feature of this role. If you can remain calm and positive under pressure, then this could be an exciting career move for you.
Your Duties:
You’ll play an essential part in the company’s success by efficiently and effectively carrying out duties including:
Key Responsibilities:
* Any forklift requirements using a counterbalance, four-way multi directional forklift and electric pallet truck.
* Loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring accurate documentation and safe handling.
* Picking and storing warehouse equipment, and cleaning where necessary.
* Loading and unloading equipment as required.
* Roller painting truss, metal work and woodwork.
* Stock management of equipment, utilising our warehouse inventory system (EasyJob)
* As directed by management; planning and prioritising work activities of warehouse operatives and local crew.
* Cleaning cables, cases, equipment and aluminium trusses.
* Warehouse housekeeping and organisation.
* Comply with all health and safety requirements.
* Comply with all policies and procedures.
* Check and maintain vehicles daily to ensure they are in good operational condition
* Ensuring that work areas are always kept in a clean and tidy manner, following the principles of 5S.
* Any other duties as required / authorised by your line manager / line management reporting line.
Requirements
Essential Skills
* Valid Counterbalance forklift license
* Experience within a similar role or warehouse environment.
* High level of both written and verbal communication in English.
* Ability to take ownership for timely delivery.
* Be solutions focused, pragmatic and have a positive approach towards teamwork.
* Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
* Always represent and encompass company values
* High level of attention to detail.
* Be hard working and reliable
* Enjoy taking pride in their work.
* Flexibility and focus on high-level delivery: the show must go on so providing a 7-day operation/service is key. The ability to occasionally be flexible with working hours and patterns is essential in our industry. This will encompass additional hours or weekend work. We aim to provide overtime compensation.
Desirable
* Valid multi directional forklift license
* Valid electric pallet license
* Knowledge of equipment used within the entertainment business. This is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.