JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title: Freelance AV Technician
Department: Onsite
Position Type: Freelance
Location: London, across the UK
Reports to: Freelance - Onsite
Profile
Experienced AV Technicians who would like to work on a freelance basis. You will be self-employed and work on a more casual basis covering shifts across a range of corporate client sites. This will give you the opportunity to work on BAU and on events. You will have a passion for the industry and building your skills. You will be flexible in your approach and be happy to travel.
Main Purpose of Position
There are opportunities for Freelance Technicians within the On-Site Service Business of Electrosonic. These positions would involve working a nine-hour shift pattern (between the core hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm), including one hour for lunch at a number of client sites. These positions are not permanent; we are looking at increasing the number of freelance technicians we currently have on our book to cover shifts across various client sites up and down the UK.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
· Troubleshooting AV & VC equipment within time constraints
· Supporting the customer in the use of AV systems
· Running the AV & VC aspects of presentations for high profile meetings
· Managing the systems and procedures as defined by the on site manager
· Preventative maintenance support and system checks
· Support of client events and systems
What Experience, Skills and Attributes you will need to be successful?
· Technicians should have a good standard of computer literacy and ideally will have a sound technical background within the Audio Visual industry
· Willing to work with permanent members of the on-site team and take instruction from them
· Ability to deal with difficult customers
· Always presents a positive image to the customer
· A flexible approach to the working day
· The ability to work with a positive attitude, unsupervised and under pressure is necessary
· The technician is required to be an excellent communicator confident in dealing with people at all levels
Company Description:
Electrosonic is a worldwide audio-visual company with extensive experience in designing, project managing, engineering and supporting AV systems and products. Founded in 1964, the company has always been among the first to apply new technology to create tailored, state-of-the-art solutions that meet the challenges of the professional AV market. With over 50 years of experience working on complex projects, both large and small and in multiple geographic territories, Electrosonic has developed a reputation that is unsurpassed in the industry. Many of Electrosonic's projects have been recognised with key industry and sector awards. Electrosonic aims to develop lasting relationships by working in partnership with our customers and suppliers and all others involved in the project.