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Get a head start in your career in live events and enhance your employability with our first class ‘Job Ready’ placement opportunities.   What do we mean by ‘Job Ready’?    As employers, we believe that being ‘Job Ready’ isn’t just about your technical skills. It’s about matching our values; being interested in what we do and demonstrating a desire to learn.   It’s about being reliable, your ability to focus and your attention to detail.   And, most importantly, it’s about getting stuck in and working alongside a broad range of people.   We will ensure you finish your placement with us feeling confident, have a good understanding of what is expected of you and what is needed to ensure our clients are happy.  We also asked some of our top freelance crew chiefs “What makes a successful technician?”    Here is their Top 10:   Willing to get stuck in, no job too small  Ability to get along with others and can take the rough with the smooth  Admitting mistakes and learning from them  Do what you say you are going to do Be organised, turn up on time. “Early is on time, on time is late”   Look after yourself - look after your gear and it will look after you  Be able to listen and follow instructions  Resilience  Work safely, don’t take short cuts  Be able to sleep in a noisy environment - grab it when you can!  Our Commitment   We are committed to the future of the live events industry; committed to attracting the top talent from schools, colleges and universities and committed to making it accessible to a more diverse group of young people.   It begins with creating first class opportunities for young people to gain real-life work experience in which they can contribute to an already successful team.   Our people are at the heart of our company and the foundation of our reputation as a leader in innovation, quality and customer service.   What are we offering?   We offer three different types of paid placement opportunities. You can join us for 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. The shorter 3-month placement is for those considering a career in the live events industry and want to learn more about what is expected. The longer 6-month and 12-month placements can form part of your degree or qualification.  We offer real-life work experience and you will be part of a highly skilled team working with top quality equipment on some of the highest profile events. All our placements involve our standard onboarding so you will be introduced to all areas of the business. Health and Safety is at the forefront of all our operations, so be prepared, grab your safety boots and we will ensure you can lift and move equipment safely.  All our placements are available for over 18s completing secondary education, students in further education or recent graduates. Not 18? We also offer opportunities for work experience - scroll to the bottom to find out more.  Who can apply for our placements?   If you’re:  looking to learn more about the industry, seeking new opportunities or just looking to see what’s out there  on a gap year  an existing student as part of your qualification requirements  looking for your first year of employment  3-Month Placement   Why should I do it?   Ideal for summer vacation work. Jump in at the deep end at our busiest time of year. You will get hands-on experience and a behind-the-scenes look at how we earned our reputation as one of the best production lighting companies in the world. Be a part of a technical team working with the newest equipment, servicing to the highest standard and developing innovative solutions to deliver events all over the world.   Working alongside our freelance technicians, you will be learning