Inventory Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

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Panavision is the world-class provider of end-to-end solutions that power the creative vision of filmmakers. Panavision’s comprehensive offerings include unparalleled optics, proprietary camera and lighting systems, and state-of-the-art post-production services. Driven by a passion for collaborative innovation, Panavision provides the content-creation industry with the highest standard of quality and service. Panavision’s portfolio includes the renowned brands Light Iron, Panalux, LEE Filters, Direct Digital, and Island Studios.

The Role:

We're seeking an experienced Inventory Technician to join our inventory department as a 'Ready to Rent Technician' in Greenford, London!

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our camera equipment and accessories are meticulously maintained and are readily available in our stockroom to be prepped for our clients.

What you’ll do:

1. Proactively prepare and ensure all equipment in our stockroom is rental-ready, meeting tight deadlines.
2. Diagnose and resolve equipment issues, performing basic repairs and software updates.
3. Efficiently escalate complex repairs to specialised departments.
4. Maintain status and repair information within our inventory management system (CMS), liaising with repair departments.
5. Liaise with our maintenance team to notify and price repair costs incurred on rental.

Kit Building & Inventory Management:

1. Kit building and testing of new equipment, replacing missing items and ordering necessary parts with line manager approval.
2. Execute precise engraving, barcoding, labelling, and casing of equipment.
3. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inventory room and engraving machine.
4. Identify and address equipment that requires cosmetic attention, instigating solutions.
5. Provide ongoing support with requests from our regional offices.
6. Utilise our CMS to prioritize prep tasks and manage work schedule.
7. Identify slow-moving equipment or other challenges via CMS and physical checks, reporting to managers.
8. Support annual and ad-hoc inventory counts and participate in inventory projects or clean-ups.

Operational Support & Safety:

1. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inventory room and engraving machine.
2. Provide engraving support to other departments.
3. Communicate effectively with our rental, inventory, prep floor and maintenance departments regarding equipment shortages or concerns.
4. Maintain and update technical skills and knowledge.
5. Operate under established Health & Safety guidelines, reporting concerns and suggestions.

What you’ll bring:

1. Proven experience servicing cameras and related accessories, preferably in a rental house.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for client and equipment issues.
3. Ability to perform basic hardware repairs and software updates.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
6. Proactive approach to learning and skill development.
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
8. Familiarity with inventory management systems (CMS).
9. High degree of accountability, and customer service orientation.
10. Ability to manage workload under pressure, and work to tight deadlines.

If you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and eager to advance your career, apply now!