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Technical Estimator and System Designer

About us:

We’re one to watch in the industry – we’ve been consistently growing for many years and are ready to take things to the next level.

Technical Stage Services are specialists in Theatre and Live Event Technology. Unlike most companies in the industry we offer a full range of services for our customers – and we do them well.

Whether it’s dry hire, full event production, equipment sales, installation, testing and inspections or repairs, we’re the only phone number a technical manager, facilities manager or event organiser needs to get all their technical requirements sorted.

Our business is built on long term relationships with customers – we’ll work with them to prioritise their budgets and give them a plan to get them what they need, even if it has to be done in stages and takes years.

We’ve been in business for 22 years so we must be doing something right!

Who you’ll be working with:

We’re a friendly team of 12 who all have the same aim: to do a great job for our customers. We do our best to do things properly and not cut corners – particularly when it comes to safety.

Even ex-employees can still feel like part of the team – some of our current team returned having previously left, and many of our ex-team members still freelance for us regularly!

What we do can be hectic at times – it’s events after all – but we all have a ‘can-do’ mentality and will always pitch in to help each other when needed. And we’ll have a few laughs along the way!

What you’ll be doing:

This is an office-based role, and your main focus will be to turn customer enquiries into workable, costed projects.

You’ll work closely with our Projects Manager and clients to understand what’s needed on site, design suitable technical solutions, and build accurate, clear quotations that support the team to deliver great work.

You’ll be part of a team that really values attention to detail, clarity, and forward planning. This is a critical role that underpins the success of every installation we deliver.

You can break this job down into three main parts:

1. Understanding the brief

• Speak with customers (or the Business Development Manager) to pin down the technical spec, project goals and budget for a project
• Visit sites where needed and ask the right questions early

2. Designing and Quoting

• Turn the brief into a practical system design that meets requirements
• Use your knowledge of products and suppliers to build clear, itemised quotes
• Work on competitive tenders with support from the wider team

3. Supporting the delivery

• Liaise with operations to make sure quotes are feasible on the ground
• Research products or new suppliers if something unusual comes up
• Support the team as needed with tasks like pricing updates, resourcing, and order checks

What a Typical* day might look like:

8:50am Cruise into the car park and catch up with your colleagues as you head in to the office

9:00am Log on and check your inbox – prioritise new enquiries and confirm site visit appointments

9:30am Call a client to discuss a new project brief and clarify some technical details

10:00am Bathroom Break (you can do this whenever, this is just an example!)

10:05am Head out to a site visit for a theatre upgrading its rigging system

12:30pm Get back to the office in time for Lunch

1:00pm Catch up with the Projects Manager on current projects

2:00pm Work on a quote for a multi-room AV install, using supplier data and past projects

4:15pm Final review of a tender document and submit it before the deadline

4:45pm Make your plan for tomorrow

5:01pm Log off and head home!

*every day will be different, and you’ll be responsible for your work schedule

So let’s talk money

We might not be the highest paying company, but we’re being totally upfront about that – the salary range is between £28,000 and £35,000 – where you sit within that range will depend on your skills and experience.

It’s useful to also know that:

– We’re Living Wage employers, so everyone is paid a decent wage

– We usually apply a cost of living increase to salaries each year

– After 3 years with us you’ll be eligible for an annual retention bonus

But we also know that it’s not all about the money. Here are some of the other benefits working with us:

– Company laptop

– Base rate of 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, which increases after 2, 4 and 5 years – up to 4 additional days

– Day off on your birthday

– 1 day per quarter off to volunteer at a charity of your choice

– Free flu jab each year

– Free parking at the office, and free tea and coffee when you’re here

– Access to a legal/financial/counselling hotline 24/7

– Access to the TSS Library of helpful books

– Team days, meals out and the annual TSS BBQ

– Flexible working options

– Branded clothing provided

– As well as all the usual things like company pension, sick pay, paid training etc.

** The Perfect Candidate will tick all these boxes: **

• You’ll be brilliant at juggling tasks and hitting deadlines without breaking a sweat
• You’ll be confident writing up quotes, emails and proposals clearly – and equally happy talking things through with a customer
• You’ll be self-motivated and able to manage your own workload without needing someone to chase you
• You’ll be great at spotting practical, creative solutions that make life easier for our customers
• You’ll have an eye for detail and care about getting things right, not just done
• You’ll know your way around the products and systems used in the entertainments industry (although we don’t expect you to be an expert in everything!)
• You’ll be curious and keen to stay up to date with new products and trends in the industry
• You’ll be presentable, approachable, and not afraid to ask for help when needed
• You’ll be confident using a range of IT systems and software
• You’ll have read this job description and thought ‘Yeah, this sounds exactly what I’m looking for!’

The Nitty Gritty

We work out of our main unit in Selby, North Yorkshire, You’ll get a laptop so you can work from pretty much anywhere – but we’d like you to be in the office at least one day each week.

The job is full-time, but we can be flexible on this for the right person. Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week, and we encourage any overtime worked to be taken back as time off in lieu.

We’ve been without someone in this role for a while, and while we’re keen to get someone in place, we’re happy to wait for the right person,

Want to know more?

Just ask!

Your Next Step:

If you’re ready to make a move and be part of our amazing team, then Apply Now!

Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 25th August

Technical Stage Services Ltd
Unit 12 Cochrane Shipyard
Selby
YO8 8AP