JOB OVERVIEW

This full-time position is based at our brand-new warehouse in Milton Keynes. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the delivery of all IPS equipment for live events across the UK. We’re looking for motivated, physically fit, proactive, team-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in the live events industry, ready to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a valid passport and be eligible to work in the UK.
You must have a polite, courteous and friendly disposition often being the first person our customers will meet.
You must be physically fit. This is a physical role which requires lots of manual handing. Bending, lifting, pulling and pushing will be required daily. A strong awareness of health and safety and manual handling best practices.
Experience with scaffolding, staging and live events equipment is desirable
Methodical and detail-oriented approach to handling a wide range of technical equipment.
You must be able to work as part of a team and alone with good communication skills and a professional attitude when interacting with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
A strong work ethic- self-motivated with the ability to use initiative.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work to deadlines and see a task through to completion.
Flexibility with shifts is essential -early starts, late finishes and some weekend work may be required.
Basic math and computer literacy.
Forklift licence is an advantage but not essential- training can be provided.

Adhere to all company and industry health & safety regulations, always ensuring a safe working environment.
Prepare orders accurately according to job sheets and schedules -Working closely with internal and external drivers and the warehouse team to ensure timely dispatch and return of all equipment.
Stock control -using a barcode scanner software and manually counting to accurately check equipment in and out of the yard. Identify any shortages/damages of equipment and promptly notifying management.
Load and unload customers and IPS trucks and vehicles in a safe, secure, efficient and accurate manner. Both manually and using a forklift truck to IPS standards.
Organise, Inspect and maintain event equipment including staging and scaffolding equipment.
Identify any faulty or damaged equipment during return process, promptly notify management and log items into the on-site workshop system for repair.
Ensure all equipment is clean serviceable and safely stored.
General Yard Duties - Cleaning, Tidying and organising workspaces to keep the yard and all work areas clean, organised, and safe.
Follow company standard practices and departmental procedures as detailed in the IPS Handbook.
Engage in regular training and development activities as agreed during performance reviews.
Occasionally assist with onsite event rigs / de rigs (optional depending on experience)