Job opportunities in event production,
Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
Freelance opportunities with Origin Technical Productions
If you are currently a freelancer in the live event industry, specialising in anything from plant operation to Layher scaffold building, rigging to sound engineering, please follow the link below to tell us about your skill set and add yourself to our freelance database.
We are currently looking for additional freelancers for our 2021 summer season.
In the wake of the recovery of the events industry following the COVID-19 pandemic, Origin Technical Productions has a number of new and exciting positions available immediately for dynamic and driven people who want to be part of a busy and respected events production company.
To register your interest in any of the event industry job opportunities below, please to Katy Appleby, Operations Manager, stating which role you are interested in and why you should be considered, highlighting your particular skills, aptitudes and any experience you already have of working in the event production industry.
Logistics Coordinator
SUMMARY: You will support the OTP team in logistics coordination, client liaison and daily administration tasks to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of business operations. Core duties will involve liaising with Project Managers to identify crewing and transport requirements; updating and monitoring Team Track and Current RMS rental package software to coordinate crew and vehicle logistics; arranging and monitoring vehicle and crew logistics with suppliers; and also managing office and warehouse supplies.
Forklift and Yard Operative
SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be working within OTP's busy yard and warehouse operations, supporting the Warehouse Manager. An experienced counterbalance forklift driver with an in-depth knowledge of current H&S regulations, you will be primarily responsible for loading and unloading a range of vehicles and trailers alongside picking and preparing equipment for despatch and checking and returning incoming equipment to warehouse and yard storage locations.
Hire Coordinator
SUMMARY: You will liaise directly with both private and corporate clients, from initial enquiries through implementation and after-care. This role demands detailed attention to daily administration tasks thereby contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of business operations. Core duties will also involve managing and coordinating the preparation of hired equipment and consequent transport requirements; operating and updating Current RMS rental package software; and acting upon customner feedback to improve internal systems and identify market opportunities.
Project Manager [Structures]
SUMMARY: The successful individual will be experienced on working on staging and structures within large scale events and highly experienced with both entertainment trussing, rigging and Layher scaffolding. You will oversee the completion of advanced staging and structure projects from initial enquiry to final completion, liaising with clients from enquiry, through quotation, logistics, implementation and after care for a variety of site-based staging and structure projects. You will be responsible for booking all related resources, contractors and crewing, and manage project budgets effectively in order to maximise profitability, with detailed management of project specific profit and loss, procurement, reconciling, authorisation of subcontractors and project payments. You will also assist co-workers to ensure equipment quality through careful maintenance of all Company property and problem solving to develop best and most effective operational practices.
Project Manager [Technical]
SUMMARY: The successful individual will be experienced on working on all aspects of technical production within large scale events and highly experienced with sound, lighting and AV systems, as well as rigging. You will oversee the completion of advanced technical production projects from initial enquiry to final completion, liaising with clients from enquiry, through quotation, logistics, implementation and after care for a variety of site-based projects. You will be responsible for booking all related resources, contractors and crewing, and manage project budgets effectively in order to maximise profitability, with detailed management of project specific profit and loss, procurement, reconciling, authorisation of subcontractors and project payments. You will also assist co-workers to ensure equipment quality through careful maintenance of all Company property and problem solving to develop best and most effective operational practices.
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Monday 27th September 2021 10:41pm
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