Description
This role would suit someone looking to balance regular paid employment alongside developing their own freelance lighting technician career.
The Role is based on 24 hours per week, across three days. These will include Fridays however the remainder of the days can be worked flexibly to suit the needs of the business and individual. Their will be additional hours and overtime available.
Salary will be at or above London Living Wage, dependent on experience
MAIN DUTIES
• Packing & Clearing equipment
• Testing and inspection of professional stills and motion equipment
• Driving company vehicles to deliver or collect equipment
• Stock checking equipment, consumables and spare parts
• General maintenance and upkeep of equipment
• Reporting equipment issues to line manager
Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Requirements
Skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Keen to learn and always be up to date with any developments within the industry.
Passion for professional development.
Excellent attention to detail.
Team player
Full, Clean Driving Licence
Experience
Undergraduate level education, equivalent, or relevant experience.
Minimum 1 years of experience in a professional photographic / film equipment rental house or similar.
Knowledge of professional flash / continuous lighting equipment.
Salary & Benefits
You will be paid at or above the London Living wage depending on your experience. At the lower end this gives a FTE (based on 40 hours per week) salary of £22,568. Your base salary will be 0.6 of this amount. with overtime and additional shifts available as operations require.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Many of the team and freelance crew at Gripvan are keen cyclists - it's also the easiest way to get to Hackney Wick for those early call times! Our cycle to work scheme allows you to purchase a bike from your pre-tax salary, saving around 30% on the cost of a new bike. We also provide indoor secure cycle storage to keep your pride and joy safe during the working day.
Flexible Shifts
The industry doesn't always keep normal hours, we know that life sometimes doesn't either. Where possible we'll always try to accommodate requests to start late, finish early or work remotely.
Free use of equipment
Gripvan is a team made up of passionate creatives in their own right. When kit isn't booked on a job it is available to our employees to use on their own personal projects.
An extra day off to celebrate your Birthday
With a few big birthdays happening at Gripvan lately we can appreciate the benefit of a day off to celebrate (or recover). We'll also make sure you celebrate with us at a Birthday lunch.
Regular team lunches
Speaking of lunch, we like to eat together, whether by whipping up a massive salad to share, or by treating the team to a midweek lunch out.
Tea, coffee and snacks on tap
An army marches on its stomach, Gripvan is no different! We'll keep you well caffeinated or if Peppermint is more your thing we're good for that too.