Job Status – Live

Innovation Productions are a dynamic company providing a range of technical support to the Events and Entertainment Industry. From Concerts to Parties, Theatre to TV as well as Education and Exhibitions, Innovation Productions expertise and equipment provide the answer.

We are based in Barnsley, Yorkshire, specialising in the hire, installation and sales of audio, lighting, AV and staging equipment. The job can be challenging and fast passed, but is also exciting and rewarding, with a great sense of achievement from seeing the finished results. Our success is in having a great team working behind the scenes at various levels from drivers and warehouse, to technicians, designers and managers, comprised both full time and freelance that work together to deliver results.

We currently have a vacancy for a full-time staff member to work on our exciting and varying scale installation projects as well as in house electrical work. This person would be in charge of all electrical work within the company and would be responsible for delivery of installations to customers as well as improving and progressing our installation work with development of procedures and registration with
trade bodies.

This position would suit someone with existing experience or progressing from a suitably experienced role. The work would be varied and interesting but will involve a small amount of unsocial hours due to
the demands of the entertainment industry.

Salary:

  • The full time rate for this position is £28000 to £34000 based on skill, certified training and that the candidate is able to drive. For example the higher band is based on an experienced and Fully Qualified Electrical inspection electrician with ECS and IPAF. Employment is based on 40 hours per week. With 28 days holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays). – Overtime available paid pro-rata.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Child Care Voucher Scheme

  • 28 Day Paid Holiday

  • Flexible Working

  • Training and Development Budget

  • Free Rental Allowance and discounts

  • Company Van (Business and Commuting)

  • Allowance for occasional private use of company vehicles

  • Travel Substance

  • Individual Hotel Rooms

  • Access to events.

Location

  • Based at our Barnsley Headquarters, although delivery & site work would be nationally and involve occasional overnight stays.

Hours of Work

  • The intended hours for this position are rotated around business demand, where possible for this role we try to keep as many hours as possible within 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, but on-site hours are scheduled to suite each job and some weekend / evening work as well as overnight stays will form part of this role.

Reports to

  • Project Manager

Job Scope

To always represent Innovation Productions Ltd with a high level of pride, responsibility, care and consideration. To lead the Installation operations, ensure installations are completed to set standards and guidelines and to supervise staff and crew on site.

Daily Working Examples

Installation On Site Day

Working on site would include, prepping the site for install, chasing walls, installation of metal trunking and other containment, pulling of cables, installing and terminating equipment, electrical testing and sign off. This would be varied work depending on the current job. There would be a bias towards theatrical lighting power and distribution.

Maintenance and inspection visit day

Visiting a customers premises and performing an electrical inspection and testing of their system, PAT testing of their equipment and equipment service and maintenance.

Warehouse Day

Working alongside project managers to produce final specifications, specify and procure cabling, containment and switchgear for installation. Manage warehouse stock and storage of all tools, parts and equipment for installation. Build and wire racks and other equipment ready for installation on site ensuring we make the most use of the time we have on site. Maintain and repair both in house and
client equipment.

Event Day

Traveling to site and assist with installing infrastructure for temporary events. Installing power for the site and install temporary lighting. Performing electrical tests, diagnosis, fault finding and repair.

General Duties:

  • Read and understand project requirement.

  • Specify cable, containment and switchgear for projects.

  • Procurement of equipment.

  • Install equipment and fittings.

  • Termination of cabling.

  • Manufacturing distribution systems.

  • Inspection and testing of installations.

  • PAT testing.

  • Maintenance and repair of equipment.

  • Install temporary site electrics and lighting.

  • Liaise with Clients and provide customer satisfaction.

  • Work with staff and apprentices to achieve projects within planned timelines.

  • Any other duties deemed suitable by the management.

Base Skills:

  • Suitable Electrical installation qualification and experience.

  • Suitable Electrical inspecting and testing qualification (or willing to undertake)

  • Network cable termination

  • DMX and XLR wiring and termination.

  • Soldering

  • Electrical wiring

  • IT networking and cable infrastructure.

  • Working Knowledge across lighting, sound, staging and video

  • Confident driving of 3.5T vans.

  • Clean Drivers License and over 21. (This is for vehicle insurance)

  • Good DIY stills

  • Excellent time keeping skills.

  • Good phone manner, with strong interpersonal communication skills

  • Good computer and writing skills.

  • To have a good willingness to learn, and aptitude to become highly competent in the use of equipment at Innovation Productions Ltd

  • Ability to work under pressure and to resolve situations calmly and diplomatically.

  • Neat appearance.

  • A cheerful, positive ‘can do’ attitude.

  • Attention to detail and pride in work.

  • Ability to work at heights safely and confidently.

  • ESC / CSCS Card

  • Being issued a DBS Certificate

Advanced Skills (Salary Graded):

  • IPAF 3A and 3B

  • LEEA Qualifications

  • Counterbalance Forklift Ticket

  • Reach Forklift Ticket

  • All Terrain Telehandler Ticket

  • C1 Driving License and CPC

  • C Driving License and CPC

  • Electrical Inspection and Testing Qualifications

Education:

  • Good standard of education, NVQ Level 3

  • Industry related education preferred but not essential.

  • Electrical / electronic qualifications.

Training

  • Training will be offered to suitable candidates for certain skill sets to be upgraded within the Advance skills category. Additionally, training will be provided in the specifics of our equipment and software. Additionally, training may be made available for other industry related skills.

Career Progression:

  • Within Innovation Productions you would be able to progress to a project manager from this role. Other roles both in and outside of the entertainment industry would be possible from the skills learnt in this role.

How to Apply

Email – vacancies@innovation-productions.com

Please email a CV and covering letter stating the role you see yourself fulfilling and the magic you can bring to that role.
You need to be available for interview within 14 days and available for employment within 30 days of accepting the position.

Relocating ?

Yorkshire was recently voted the friendliest place in the UK. Leeds and Sheffield are on our doorstep as well as the beautiful surrounding countryside. Barnsley has almost half the cost of living as London, so is not a bad place to relocate to. Ok the salaries here may not match up to London level, but when balanced against the savings they come out very favourable !

Cost of living Comparison

Equal Opportunities

Innovation Productions is committed to equal opportunities, you can download our policy here