OVERVIEW

IPS is a leading technical supplier to the events industry – there aren’t many major events without a bit of our equipment involved somewhere! IPS works in three key business areas: Staging & Structures, Technical Production and Trade Hire. Within each of these areas, projects involve Staging, Rigging, Sound, Video and Power Equipment, which forms the majority of the IPS hire inventory. Working for IPS will provide an opportunity to be involved with a variety of exciting projects, from supplying staging for a local school play to a providing full technical production for an outdoor music festival. IPS is a rapidly evolving company, and there are excellent opportunities for development within the operation.
The Full Time Warehouse Power Technician role will be based at our busy Milton Keynes warehouse. Reporting to the Head of Power. This role requires the applicant to have good communication skills and be a team player. IPS regularly works all over the UK, and correctly prepared and dispatched equipment is vital to successful service delivery. IPS is looking for someone who is proactive, flexible and energetic.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

You must have a background within the events industry (minimum 2 years), and a good awareness of the equipment within our inventory, specifically Power
A good knowledge of Power control systems
You must always work safely and methodically, with a high level of attention to detail and awareness of task timescales
A good knowledge of Power equipment/cabling, advanced knowledge cable maintenance would be desirable, but not essential
You must be physically fit and able to perform manual tasks, specifically loading and unloading vehicles and moving equipment around our warehouse
You must be happy working both individually and as part of a team, have a flexible attitude to working hours, and be willing to work overtime and work across all departments
You must be able to communicate in verbal and written English, with appropriate maths skills for accurate stock management
Passport and Eligibility to work in the UK

BENEFICIAL ABILITIES:

Forklift Licence would be desirable, but is not essential
Administrative skills including use of Microsoft Office applications will be required. Previous experience of Hiretrack software, would be desirable, but not essential

Working with the rest of the warehouse team, equipment must be prepared, dispatched, returned and maintained in a timely manner to exacting standards. IPS is a rapidly evolving company, and there are excellent opportunities for development within the operation.
To service, maintain and prepare equipment efficiently and to the highest possible standards
Check equipment in and out using Hiretrack software.
Inspect all equipment to ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations, including PAT testing
Notify the Head of Power of shortages/damages of equipment or consumable items at the earliest opportunity
Maintain Power Department and work areas in a clean and orderly state.
Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Head of Power based upon the changing needs of the business
To identify and undertake appropriate training and development as agreed with the Head of Power
To Maintain Strict confidentiality at all times