Summer Support Head Office

Production Assistant (Summer Support)

About Us

At Link Communication we create effective brand experiences that drive growth for brands, using promotional sampling and experiential marketing.

Our 26\+ years of experience has developed highly effective strategies across all chains of supermarkets, convenience retailers, consumer events and trade shows. We represent a wide range of global leaders and innovators across food, drink, lifestyle and technology brands, for whom we have recently won the marketing industry award for 'The Most Effective Retail Sales Experience' in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018\.

About the Role

As our Summer Support Production Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Production Team during our busiest period. This hands\-on role is ideal for someone practical, organised and proactive who enjoys working on a variety of creative projects and operational tasks.

You will assist with the construction, preparation, maintenance and organisation of promotional equipment, event materials and campaign assets used across a wide range of live marketing activities. Working from our Head Office and warehouse facilities, you will help ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards.

This role offers a great opportunity to gain experience in experiential marketing, event production, logistics and warehouse operations within a fast\-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Production

• Assist with the construction, painting, decorating and branding of promotional equipment, displays and event materials.


• Support the fabrication and assembly of campaign assets using practical woodworking and construction skills.


• Prepare equipment and materials for live campaigns, ensuring all items meet quality standards.


• Assist with loading, unloading, packing and transportation of equipment and campaign materials.


• Support production planning activities, including preparing materials, tracking timelines and assisting with supplier orders.


• Provide support for live campaigns and events as required.

• Assist with the maintenance, repair, storage and inventory management of company\-owned equipment.


• Support the sourcing, collection and return of rental equipment.


• Help organise campaign uniforms, including ordering, branding, storage and returns.


• Assist with vehicle checks, cleanliness and preparation for campaign activity.


• Support the organisation of rental vehicles, collections, returns and associated administration.


• Help coordinate deliveries, collections and logistics for campaigns nationwide.


• Assist with stock movements, tracking consignments and ensuring materials arrive on schedule.

• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient warehouse and storage environment.


• Assist with stock control, inventory management and asset tracking.


• Support goods\-in processes, checking deliveries and recording stock accurately.


• Help prepare campaign materials and equipment for dispatch.


• Assist with recycling, waste management and storage optimisation.


• Support the organisation of off\-site storage facilities and campaign logistics.

Essential

• Practical hands\-on skills and willingness to undertake manual tasks.


• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.


• Full UK driving licence preferred.

• Experience in event production, construction, warehousing or logistics.


• Basic woodworking, painting or fabrication skills.


• Experience using hand and power tools.


• Forklift licence (not essential).


• Experience working within marketing, events or promotional industries.

• Opportunity to gain hands\-on experience within an award\-winning experiential marketing agency.


• Varied and engaging work across exciting brand campaigns.


• Friendly and supportive team environment.


• Valuable experience in production, logistics and event operations.


• Potential opportunities for future employment within the business.

Temporary Summer Support Contract

Salary

Dependant on experience

Location

Head Office / Warehouse with occasional travel to live events and campaign locations.

Hours

Full\-time, with flexibility required during peak campaign periods.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: From £14\.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Free parking


• On\-site parking


• Sick pay

• Pudsey LS28 9BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Bachelor's (preferred)

• Events management: 3 years (preferred)


• Marketing: 3 years (preferred)

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