Role Title: Kitroom Technician
Contract: Freelance
Reporting to: Kitroom Manager
Salary: Based on Experience
Location: MetFilm School London, Ealing Studios
Start Date: As soon as possible

The Organisation

MetFilm School is one of the largest film schools in Europe, running BA and MA programmes across our London and Berlin campuses as well as a portfolio of non-accredited courses. Our mission is to inspire a new generation of creative screen professionals and our educational philosophy is defined by the unique and multiple ways in which we bring education and industry together through pedagogy, production and partnerships.

About the role

We are recruiting freelance Kit Room Technicians. The Kit Room Technicians will work alongside the Education and Operations Team in ensuring filming kit requirements across non-accredited and accredited courses supports the student experience.

Key Responsibilities

o Support the Kit Room Manager & Assistant Manager in delivering a customer focused service to ensure student satisfaction is a core ethos of the kit room
o Support the students in the use of equipment and its application in their filming projects
o Inform students of available kit and Health & Safety parameters of usage to encourage a good, safe working environment for students
o Perform kit inductions across camera, sound and light to ensure students know how to safely set up equipment
o Support the Kit Room Manager in regular kit maintenance to ensure kit is kept in safe working conditions
o Prepare kit for courses and ensure delivery to the classroom in accordance with course timetables
o Accurately monitor and track kit loss and damage and communicate accurately to Kit Room Manager both verbally and via company email
o Effectively repair kit and document accurately so appropriate records are on file
o Diligently assist with the delivery and pick up of equipment to ensure safe handling of equipment to and from the school
o Support tutors and teaching assistants with requests in a timely and positive manner so student experience is maximized
o Thoroughly check in and check out the kit in the presence of the students demonstrating the best working practice

This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in keeping with the nature of the post.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential
o Previous experience of film equipment management
o Previous experience of technical support

Desired
o Experience of customer focused environment
o Health and Safety training

Skills and Experience

Essential
o Engage with and respond positively to students and staff
o Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
o Work with a pro-active, flexible and adaptive approach to service
o Attention to detail and to work well under pressure
o Team player
o Technical support
o Working in a role that requires excellent communication skills
o Film production support

We are committed to establishing a culture of diversity and inclusivity at MetFilm School. All posts are subject to Right to Work and DBS checks.

How To Apply

To apply for this role please email CV and a covering letter.
including the title of the role in the Subject line.