Racks Technician

We’re looking for a bit of a, or a potential, know it all from computers, networking, signal conversion, and cameras we’ll be calling on your super noodle to noodle in our Control department

Hopefully you’ll agree this is a super exciting opportunity for the right person to really make UP stand out up from the competition. Have you got what it takes? 🆙

Who are we?

Universal Pixels are an award-winning supplier of video equipment & crew globally to some of the most exciting visual shows in Stadiums, Arenas, Fields, Theatres & Film Sound Stages. 

UP is an exciting, growing and evolving company, and we are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join us.

We have worked on projects such as The Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, Swedish House Mafia and many more! We have some extremely exciting new projects coming up in 2023 so this is an opportunity not be missed! 

What you’ll be doing

You’ll get to know everyone at UP really quickly in this full time role because you will be working with most of them really closely (Technicians, Warehouse and Project Teams) to ensure all requirements are met to really high standards! 

You will be responsible for processing, servicing, maintaining, labelling and preparing all technical equipment for our amazing events and live shows making sure the highest standards are met and equipment available for jobs when required. You’ll also get to support shows during prep with training & telephone assistance and maintain our prep procedures on our systems.

You will be testing and cleaning equipment, identifying faults, checking for equipment compatibility, and you’ll get to really use your noggin by looking for improvements and alternative solutions.

Don’t worry in this Goliath task you will also be supported by our full time Head of Control, who helps wrangles all the equipment into a rack and makes sure nothing goes out looking like a birds nest!

Where you’ll be based

Tring in Hertfordshire

Who we want

If you know your way around video equipment like matrices, network switches, convertors and displays then it’s You we want, especially if you have:

  • The ability to build & tech basic control racks

  • Knowledge to repair & clean control equipment

  • The capability to carry out portable appliance testing

  • The ability to reset & configure equipment to company or show specifications

  • Self-motivation, determination, confidence and resourcefulness

What you get in return

  • Vitality Health Insurance Plan 🩺

  • 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (Leave increases 1 additional day per year served up to 25 days) 🏖

  • 3 additional days leave gifted during Christmas 🎄

  • Company Pension Plan 👴🏻

  • On-the-job training opportunities 📚

  • Free onsite parking 🅿️

  • Free fair use EV charging 🔋

  • Pet Friendly! 🐶

  • Flexible working opportunities 🏡

  • Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (if applicable) 🚘

  • Great fun! 🤪

When

You can start immediately!

Onwards and UPwards!

Universal Pixels supports and encourages equal opportunities are fully committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.