Warehouse Supervisor - Chessington, United Kingdom - Aztec Event Services

Description

Founded in 1989, Aztec has established an enviable reputation in live events, providing technical production and creative services to all types of indoor events.

We are an international business with operations in both the UK, serving events in northern Europe, and in Spain serving events in southern Europe.

We really "get" technology and use that knowledge not only to enhance the Client experience but to continually review and improve every aspect of our business.

We believe in our people and give them the freedom to make informed decisions. Social and environmental responsibility is engrained into our mindset and underpins everything we do.


Job Opportunity
We've won some exciting new clients recently and are growing as a company.

That's why we're looking for a conscientious Warehouse Supervisor committed to excellence in order to ensure our warehouse team continues to deliver a high-quality service to all stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and further your career.

The successful applicant will act as a deputy to the Warehouse Manager, taking full responsibility for all warehouse activities in the Warehouse Manager's absence.

On a day-to-day basis, the role involves supervising and directing colleagues in the preparation of equipment to a consistently high standard, working with the warehouse manager to ensure that there is adequate resource to achieve this within the timeframe.

This is a hands-on role where the job holder will lead by example, motivate those around him/her and monitor activities and progress to ensure that procedures are followed, and jobs are completed in a timely manner.

Aztec employees take great pride in their work and recognise that the work we do for our clients on site can only ever be as good as the quality of the equipment and preparation within the warehouse.

The journey for every production starts and ends in the warehouse.

This role will ensure the best possible outcome for the successful delivery of our services to events by ensuring that every step of equipment preparation is meticulously planned and executed consistently well.

Responsibilities

• You will assist the Warehouse Manager in his/her daily duties and deputise as required
• You will assist in the planning of resource to meet the daily workload
• You will coordinate the workflows to prepare equipment and create a schedule of tasks and timetables
• You will supervise and direct colleagues, escalating issues as they arise
• You will police daily warehouse procedures and activities

What we're looking for

You should have:

• Demonstrable experience of supervising teams in a busy warehouse for an AV/production company.
• Developed good audiovisual technical skills preferably as a live events technician.
• The ability to stay cool under pressure, keeping colleagues focussed on the priorities to ensure deadlines are met and standards maintained despite the pressures
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong desire not only to maintain standards but to improve upon them
• Strong team skills, 'mucking in' when required but at the same time maintaining a distance as a supervisor/manager
• Naturally proactive instincts, with a hunger for inspiring change and operational improvement

Good all-round end-user IT skills

If the above sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you

The business mainly provides services to trade exhibitions which generally take place on weekdays, although some weekend working will be required.

During busy periods, this is not a 9-5 job.

This is especially the case during spring and autumn periods when corporate events peek and may include some shift work during these periods.

During quieter period there is a is a high degree of flexibility with regard to working hours.

In terms of work location, the nature of this role necessitates that it is based within Aztec's Chessington premises and, as such, there is no flexibility to work from home.

Benefits include private medical insurance, electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme, season ticket loans & free railcard, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.

"Diversity is the art of thinking independently together." Malcom Forbes

Salary:
£28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Onsite parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chessington, KT9 1TQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Live Event AV Technical: 2 years (required)

- warehouse supervisory: 2 years (required)


Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location