About Company
Edinburgh Photo Booth Hire is a leading provider of premium photobooth experiences across Edinburgh and the Lothians. We specialize in bringing fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories to a wide range of events, including weddings, corporate functions, private parties, and promotional activations. Our commitment to high-quality equipment, exceptional customer service, and creative entertainment solutions has made us a favourite choice for clients looking to add that extra spark to their special occasions. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant, engaging atmosphere, ensuring every guest leaves with a smile and a cherished photo memory. We’re a dynamic, local business driven by a passion for making events truly special.
Job Description
Are you a charismatic, tech-savvy individual with a genuine passion for people and entertainment? Edinburgh Photo Booth Hire is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Part-Time Photobooth Operators to join our dynamic and growing team. This isn’t just a job; it’s an incredible opportunity to be at the heart of celebrations, creating joyful experiences and lasting memories for our diverse range of clients and their cherished guests. As a Photobooth Operator, you will be the welcoming and energetic face of our brand at various exciting events across Edinburgh and the surrounding Lothians. From elegant weddings and lively birthday parties to impactful corporate functions and engaging promotional activations, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring every event is a resounding success.
Your primary role will involve the meticulous transport, efficient set up, seamless operation, and careful dismantling of our state-of-the-art photobooths. This requires a keen eye for detail and a knack for precision, ensuring everything is perfectly calibrated for optimal performance. Once the booth is ready, your personality will shine! You’ll be responsible for creating an inviting and fun atmosphere, guiding guests on how to use the equipment effortlessly, encouraging creative and memorable poses, managing our extensive array of fun props, and providing prompt, friendly on-the-spot technical support to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted experience throughout the entire event.
We are specifically looking for someone who thrives in a lively and fast-paced environment, possesses genuinely excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and can maintain a professional yet approachable and engaging demeanour at all times. You’ll be tasked with interacting with guests of all ages and backgrounds, making everyone feel comfortable and excited to participate, helping them select the perfect props to match their mood, and ensuring they have an absolutely fantastic time, all while maintaining the pristine condition and full functionality of the photobooth system. Attention to detail is paramount, from ensuring impeccable print quality and timely delivery of physical prints to keeping the booth area tidy, visually appealing, and safe for all users. This role offers highly flexible hours, primarily concentrated during evenings and weekends, making it an ideal opportunity for students, creative freelancers, or anyone looking to supplement their income with an exciting, unique, and genuinely rewarding part-time position. If you genuinely love events, enjoy making people smile, and have a natural knack for technology, combined with a customer-first mindset, then we absolutely want to hear from you! Join Edinburgh Photo Booth Hire in delivering unforgettable moments and capturing cherished memories, one perfect photo at a time.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport, set up, and dismantle photobooth equipment and props at various event locations.
- Operate the photobooth during events, ensuring optimal functionality and a high-quality user experience for all guests.
- Actively engage with guests, encouraging participation, facilitating prop usage, and assisting with photo taking.
- Provide basic technical support and troubleshoot minor issues with the photobooth equipment promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting photobooth area throughout the event.
- Ensure all printed photos are of excellent quality, correctly branded, and distributed efficiently.
- Manage event timelines, ensuring the booth is operational on schedule and packed up according to requirements.
- Represent Edinburgh Photo Booth Hire professionally and courteously, upholding our brand's reputation for fun and quality.
Required Skills
- Excellent customer service and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Basic technical proficiency and ability to learn new software/hardware systems quickly.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, 'can-do' attitude.
- Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Energetic, outgoing personality with a positive and enthusiastic demeanour.
- Ability to lift and carry photobooth equipment (up to 20kg) and stand for extended periods.
- Availability to work flexible hours, predominantly evenings and weekends, based on event schedules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in event support, customer service, hospitality, or a similar public-facing role.
- A valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for transport to event locations.
- Familiarity with photography equipment or other event-specific technology.
- Experience working with diverse groups of people in a lively, celebratory setting.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for increased hours during peak seasons.
- Flexible part-time schedule, ideal for balancing with other commitments like studies or another job.
- Opportunity to be part of exciting, diverse events and celebrations across Edinburgh.
- Work in a friendly, supportive, and fun team environment.
- Gain valuable experience in event management, customer service, and technical operations.
- The immense satisfaction of making people happy and helping to create lasting memories.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring smiles and excitement to events across Edinburgh, we’d absolutely love to hear from you! Please click on the link below to submit your application. Include a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role, highlighting your availability, and detailing any relevant experience you have in customer service, events, or technical support. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!