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About the Role
This full-time position offers an opportunity to develop the skills required to move into the events world. We are based in Wimbledon but design, build and install corporate and private events worldwide. This role will work closely with the team of designers, production managers and workshop manager to aid the transition from concept through to build, and that ultimately delight our clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to the production, operations and workshop teams by assisting with any part of the job for the installation of an event.
- Assist the wider team on an ad-hoc basis.
- Be highly knowledgeable working with paints including solvent and water based.
- Be highly skilled in prep work for all materials including hardwood, softwood, plastics, and metal.
- Be highly skilled in spraying and roller painting for all materials.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, maintaining a clean and organised workspace.
- Assist in tracking inventory levels and restocking supplies as needed.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on workshop tools and equipment, including stray machine, sanders and LEV systems when needed.
- Work closely with production managers, operations, technical and construction teams to plan, execute, and complete projects on time, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
- Go on site when needed to help with install and represent Firecracker Works.
- Prepare all samples ready for clients based on the information production managers inform you with.
- Manage all paint kits for site and confirm with the Production managers all paint needs are met.
- Work with senior management to ensure that the paint department is running at its best and implement improvements once approved.
- Able to read technical documents.
Requirements
- Experience and ability to multi-task with a high level of organisation and attention to detail.
- A team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
- Approachable, flexible, calm under pressure, decisive.
- Keen problem solver.
- Excellent verbal and written English.
- Able to work with own initiative.
- Computer literate and experience with Microsoft packages/Google Apps is helpful.
- A good understanding of materials and their specifications.
- Ability to prioritise and adapt to an ever-changing and diverse environment and workload.
- Takes pride in their work.
- A logical approach to administration and warehouse work with high attention to detail.
Skills
- Working with paints (solvent and water based)
- Prep work for all materials (hardwood, softwood, plastics, and metal)
- Spraying and roller painting for all materials
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Maintenance of workshop tools and equipment
- Project planning and execution
- Site installation support
- Sample preparation
- Paint kit management
- Process improvement
- Reading technical documents
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Communication (verbal and written English)
- Initiative
- Computer literacy (Microsoft packages/Google Apps)
- Material understanding
- Prioritization and adaptability
- Attention to detail
Location
- Wimbledon, London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Salary/Compensations
- Negotiable
About the Company
- Our Mission Statement communicates who we are and what we do.
- We have delivered a broad portfolio of work across a number of different sectors - from product launches to parties; pop-ups to permanent installations; live and virtual conferences, quirky activations, engaging installations and beautiful pieces of art.
Equal Opportunity
- Firecracker Works recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
- Firecracker Works has a policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including: harassment, race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
- We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates.
- Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.