Support Technician, Ambersphere Job at Full Time

Salary Range: £27,000.00 To £35,000.00 Annually

Support Technician, Ambersphere

ACT ENTERTAINMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Technical Services STATUS: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Technical Support Manager LOCATION: Acton, U.K.

Do you love explaining how to get the best out of lighting consoles and enjoy helping others solve technical challenges? We’re looking for a Support Technician to join our Ambersphere team! Ambersphere Solutions, Ltd, a division of ACT Entertainment, is the exclusive UK sales, support, service, and training centre for Ayrton, Astera, MA Lighting, ROXX and zactrack entertainment lighting products. We are the first point of call for designers, programmers, and rental companies who rely on us for expert advice, training, and support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides first-line technical support and training on MA Lighting consoles.
• Delivers technical support and troubleshooting across all of our brands, from wireless lighting and moving heads to tracking systems.
• Supports customers both remotely and on-site.
• Assists with product demos, open days, and customer events.
• Collaborates with our service, sales, and marketing teams to share product knowledge and customer feedback.
• Maintain test and demo files as required.
• Collaborate with development teams to beta-test new software.
• Communicates effectively with customers to provide updates, follow-up on issues, and ensure satisfaction with resolution of support requests.
• Contributes to the maintenance of support and education documentation, including knowledgebase files, FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and class curriculum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with MA consoles (grandMA3/grandMA2) preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyse and diagnose hardware and software issues.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical users.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in computer technology, and software support tools a plus.
• Experience with computer networking (IP, show networks, system integration) a plus.
• Must have valid U.K. driving licence.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Continually required to utilise hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg.

Company Values

• Deliver Legendary Service: It’s all about the experience. With every experience, do the little things, as well as the big things, that surprise people. Make every interaction stand out for its helpfulness. Create the “WOW” factor that turns customers into raving fans. This includes both internal and external customers.
• Do the Right Thing, always: Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in every action you take, and, in every decision you make, especially when no one’s looking. Always tell the truth, no matter the consequences. If you make a mistake, own up to it, apologise, and make it right.
• Practice Blameless Problem Solving: Demonstrate a relentless solution focus, rather than pointing fingers or dwelling on problems. Identify lessons learned and use those lessons to improve ourselves and our processes so we don’t make the same mistake twice. Get smarter with every mistake. Learn from every experience.
• Contribute to Profit: We’re in business delivering value for our customers while making money. We all play a role in building revenue that exceeds our expenses. Look for ways to increase our sales, develop new customers, and control our expenses.
• Honor Commitments: Do what you say you’re going to do, when you say you’re going to do it. This includes being on time for all phone calls, appointments, and meetings. If a commitment can’t be fulfilled, notify others early and agree on a new deliverable to be honoured.
• Embrace Change and Growth: What got us here is not the same as what will get us to the next level. Get outside your comfort zone, rather than stubbornly hanging on to old ways of doing things. Be excited by the possibilities that change, and growth bring. Be flexible.
• Be Positive: You have the power to choose your attitude. Choose to be joyful, optimistic, and enthusiastic. See the good in others. Your attitude is contagious. Spread optimism and positive energy.
• Keep Things Fun: While our passion for excellence is real, remember that the world has bigger problems than the daily challenges that make up our work. Stuff happens. Keep perspective. Don’t take things personally or take yourself too seriously. Laugh every day.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.