Warehouse Assistant

Job Description

We currently have a vacancy as a Warehouse Assistant within our Hire Department at our base in Edinburgh, reporting to our Warehouse Manager.

What The Role Involves

  • Accurately picking, preparing and returning orders for our clients and production department using HireHop.
  • Communicating with the Warehouse Manager in relation to stock
  • Levels to ensure systems are being kept up to date.
  • Testing and maintenance of our equipment.
  • Delivering equipment to clients and customers as required.
  • Upholding appropriate protocol and completing relevant documentation.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and working order of the department and vehicles.
  • Complying with all of Black Lights Production Services Health & Safety policies, Company Procedures and Standards.
  • Representing the company in a positive manner always.
  • Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by Management.

Your Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence, with ability to drive vehicles up to 3.5t.
  • Ability to work alone, as well as being a team player.
  • Strong communication.
  • Polite, friendly and approachable by colleagues and clients.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Flexible and willing to learn.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Intuitive thinker.

Advantageous To The Role

  • Category C1 Driving Licence or above.
  • Forklift Licence.
  • Knowledge of HireHop.
  • Experience with Lighting, Sound, AV, Staging or Rigging equipment in the Entertainment Industry.

Employment Information

  • The role is Full Time, contracted to 40 hours per week.
  • Normal working hours are 09:00am – 17:30pm, Monday to Friday. However, the role does require flexible and unsociable working hours.
  • Based from our HQ at West Shore Trading Estate, Edinburgh.
  • You will be enrolled in our Company Pension following successful completion of a probationary period.
  • Salary would be based on knowledge and experience, circa £22,750 to £27,000.
  • Overtime/TOIL is available.
  • Annual Leave allowance of 29 days, with an additional day being added each year, following a years’ service being capped at 35 days.

How To Apply

Please email any questions and your interest to recruitment@black-lightps.com in the first instance, including a CV, covering letter and any relevant references.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 15th December 2023.

Who We Are

Black Light is a leading provider of light, stage, sound and AV solutions. We come from a theatrical background and therefore have a passion for finding innovative and creative solutions to the most technical of challenges. Our track record speaks for itself: We have been supplying products and services to schools, theatres, exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, heritage centres and private clients for over 40 years.