Working at HWC Events & Rental

All our positions

Are you looking for a new challenge in the events and tech sector? We have jobs open for fulltime, part time, freelance, and internship assignments. Have a look at our full list of job openings.

About HWC Events & Rental

A combination of an innovative selection of AV material, our professional, hands on and solution
oriented staff and our quick, thorough service has led to us becoming one of the quickest growing AV rental and production companies in the Amsterdam region. We take care of a large number of regular and new (international) clients in the AV tech sector. We provide clients with all of their needs in event tech for projects such as conventions, conferences, fashion shows, corporate events, product launches, presentations, and workshops. We are looking for motivated, talented, and fun colleagues to strengthen our team as we grow. You will find a list of our job openings below. Does one of these jobs really speak to you? Email us at info@hwc-er.nl, attn. Joost Seegers, with your motivation letter and CV.

Position: Audiovisual Tech- Full time

As an AV tech, you will support our (international) clients and assist them with technical aspects of their projects at the event locations. During projects in the Netherlands and out of the country, you will build up, break down, and control AV devices, either as part of a team, or alone. Our clients will rely on you to answer technical questions. You will work with an eye for detail, and must have an open dialogue not only with the client but also all other involved parties such as the location, suppliers, and third parties. If you aren’t working on location, you will be preparing projects at our warehouse.

-You live in Amsterdam or close to Amsterdam
-You are interested in and have expertise in audiovisual equipment
-You have a high level of responsibility
-You speak and write high level English and preferably Dutch
-You have a B driver’s license

Position: Rental Shop Production & Logistics – Full Time

The Rental Shop Employee will work half the time in our warehouse with the preparation, delivery, and returns of rental material. Everything must be either tidily put away in the pickup compartments or on the shelf. The rest of the time you will be behind the wheel, on the way to clients all over the country. You will be responsible for the delivery and pickup of rental materials. You will not only be a chauffeur, but someone on whom clients can rely for explanations about setup or control of a product, or even be a person who can assist the client with this. You must be very precise and keep meticulous track of receipts. You have the ambition to grow within the company, to the point of a job wherein you will be responsible for the full logistical planning of projects.

-You live in Amsterdam or close to Amsterdam
-You are technically inclined
-You have a high level of responsibility
-You speak and write high level English and preferably Dutch
-You have a B driver’s license

Position: Junior Project Manager – Full Time

As AV project manager, you will serve as the axis between the client’s wishes and the technical realisation of said wishes. You will guide a project hands on, from the first telephone call to the post project evaluation. You must have more than basic experience with AV devices and can take over responsibility during small projects or if it is extremely busy. You will ensure that all facets of a project such as material, transport, the crew, ad the location all run smoothly. You are involved with the building, show, and break down during the events and are the contact person for the client, location, and crew. You enjoy a good dose of freedom. You will be an entrepeneur, keeping yourself busy with project budgeting, new business development, client management and the post project checks. You are a jack of all trades and can handle working on many different projects at the same time.

-You live in Amsterdam or close to Amsterdam
-You have proof of experience and knowledge of AV tech and the events industry
-You have a high level of responsibility
-You speak and write high level English and preferably Dutch
-You like to work entrepeneurially
-You have outstanding communication skills
-You have a B driver’s license

Position: Rental Shop Manager- Full Time

The rental shop manager oversees all ‘dry hire’, ‘wet hire’, and ‘rental’ projects. You plan the materials, sort out shortages, organise transposrt and the setup/breakdown crew. Together with your colleagues you will ensure that the materials are ready to be picked up or delivered. You will also be responsible for making sure that they are all returned. You oversee the product selection and provide the information about it. Your input regarding oversights or excess products in our assortment is essential. You are the link between our two locations and ensure that the right material ends up at the right location. Just like your colleagues, you are not opposed to putting your work shoes on and helping when needed.

-You live in Amsterdam or close to Amsterdam
-You have organisational talent and can deal with ad-hoc project management
-You are interested in product development and the AV market
-You speak and write high level English and Dutch
-You like to work entrepeneurially
-You have a B driver’s license

Position: Stage and event tech/sound tech/light tech – Internship

Are you doing an AV related study such as stage & event tech, sound tech, or light tech? Then you will be looking for an internship at a certain point in your studies. At HWC Events & Rental you will have the chance to build up a lot of hands on experience. You will have the chance to show what you can do, what you can learn, and what you’re interested in, all within a small team. From day one you will be working on assignments, involved in setup, breakdown, and running a show. Our location is easy to reach with public transport. Stop by (on appointment) to get to know us. If the work seems up your alley, we will be happy to offer you an internship.

Position: Commercial Tech – Internship

This relatively new study walks the fine line between the commercial front end and the technical back end of projects. This is a position which allows for extensive experience building during our team. Making construction drawings, but also handling phone requests, for example, will give you a unique insight into both the commercial and the technical side of our field. We can offer you a chance to learn a lot in a short amount of time through this internship.

Position: Media & Entertainment Management – Internship

Are you studying media and entertainment management, and is your preference the events side of things? Do you still enjoy working on the technical, planning, and logistical parts of an event? Then we have a great internship available for you. From day one you will be working on the technical set up of conventions, conferences, company events, and fashion shows. The projects will vary in size and responsibility level, so that you get a good idea of how the market works. We are more than happy to discuss your specific internship assignment in order to see how it will fit with your talents and our possibilities.

Position: Audiovisual Technician – Freelance

Are you an AV tech with talent for running faultless projects for corporate clients? If you work just as well in a small team as you do individually, then we would love to hear from you. Due to our company’s constant growth, we are constantly looking for freelance AV, and lighttechs in the Amsterdam and Breda regions, as well as in the vicinity of large Dutch event locations such as Event Hall Gorinchem, Expo Houten, Utrecht Jaarbeurs, WorldForum Den Haag, and WTC Rotterdam. As a freelancer, you must be able to get to event locations or to our warehouse. Ideally, you will have a B driver’s license and your own vehicle. You speak English and preferably Dutch and are able to answer any technical questions from our clients.

Position: Stagehand – Freelance

Loading, unloading, setting up, breaking down, and a bunch of fun. We are always looking for stagehands all over the Netherlands for different projects. If you would like to keep growing towards becoming an AV tech, we can offer you great projects. We would love to hear what you can do and what kind of projects you would like to do. Send your CV and motivation letter to info@hwc-er.nl