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1095172
De Montfort University (Leicester)
20/04/2025
Ongoing
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Casual
Pay
£12.21
£1.47
Description
Role
Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.
Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates.
Deadline for applying: Thursday 15th May 2025 at 11:59 pm
Interviews/trial shifts will take place- w/c 2nd June or w/c 9th June 2025
Role will commence with the beginning of academic year 2025/26. Must be available to start in September 2025.
Must be available for training, either in June, July or August.
Some work might be available for this role before September 2025
The role: We are looking for two or three candidates to work as Technical Assistants in the busy Lvl1 @DSU venue located on DMU Campus.
The primary responsibility will be to assist Venue’s Management with the operation of DSU, and Lvl1 technical equipment for a range of events that we hold.
The hours vary, include both daytime and night time (including some of the late night) shifts and are flexible to work around your study schedule.
Shifts vary primarily across Monday to Saturday evenings; some daytime and Sunday work may be required.
Duties and responsibilities
Work independently and part of a team to ensure sound and lighting throughout the course of an event is smoothly run.
Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of DSU’s technical equipment.
Effectively work with promotors and DJs to ensure an excellent atmosphere for events.
• Comply with the relevant safety requirements, undertaking training as required to fulfil your duties.
Assist with the set-up and pack down of event décor, and furniture.
Work unsociable hours including late nights and weekends.
Have a personal responsibility to work in a safe environment through maintenances, cleanliness and housekeeping standards ensuring that any faults, problems, issues, accidents, or incidents are reported to the manager on duty.
Identify and communicate improvements in processes to the Venue’s Management
Have some knowledge in the till system for the bar.
Occasionally be responsible for the opening and closing of the building.
Skills and experience
Knowledge in setting up and using lighting equipment for events, concerts, live music performances, and willingness to learn.
Preferred experience with Avloites Titan lighting desks (or equivalent).
Preferred experience with Beringher digital audio desks (or equivalent). This includes knowledge of wireless audio.
Knowledge in setting up and using sound equipment for events, concerts, live music performances, and willingness to learn.
Experience in working both as a team and alone to achieve a goal
Methodical approach to working and troubleshooting technical challenges during an event
Good attention to detail
Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure
Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision
Be a reliable and trustworthy person
Willingness to undertake training require for the role
Adaptable and flexible approach to upcoming challenges
Ability to work unsociable hours
Friendly attitude and ability to communicate effectively with others
Location
De Montfort Student's Union
Additional information
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre. Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 01162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps.
Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE
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