Messager / Runner

Job Description

Runner - MPC

MPC Runners are key members of our support team who are responsible for helping ensure the smooth running of our Studios as well as providing minor maintenance and other support functions. Whether you've just graduated or are looking for a career change - being a Runner at MPC is a great place to get started in VFX. If you have a passion for visual effects and are looking for your first opportunity in the industry then apply today.

MPC is a keen investor in talent and many of our Runners progress to roles within our company in the Production department - the team that provides the backbone to our VFX Studios in terms of driving through our blockbuster film projects on time and on budget. If an opportunity like this interests and excites you then read on.

What is the role?

The Runner role at MPC is a varied, demanding yet rewarding position. No two days are the same, as you will be required to provide support in a buzzing and creative Studio environment. You'll get the know every inch of our Studio as you'll be constantly on the go which means you'll get a unique insight into how everything works as well as getting to know a wide cross-section of the staff that make up our Studio team.

- Ensuring kitchens, tea points and communal areas are clean, tidy and fully stocked.
- Setting up breakfast daily for our employees.
- Help with miscellaneous administrative tasks such as scanning, filling, printing, etc.
- Organizing & picking up employees' ''OT'' meals (lunch & dinner).
- External deliveries or pickups to nearby facilities and/or stores.
- Delivering external mail & packages.
- Help calculate, receive & disperse food & office supplies inventory.
- Make sure office equipment is up kept (incl: coffee machine, printers, fridges, etc.).
- Providing a first-class hospitality service for our client visits.
- Preparing lunch meetings for executives.
- Putting out afternoon & evening snacks for employees.
- Organizing 'Monthlies' (a company monthly event)
- And a lot more!

What we are looking for?
- A smart cookie who can work unsupervised and always with a positive and sunny
outlook.
- A friendly, enthusiastic, quick thinker who is able to use their initiative.
- Someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves up and work hard, juggle multiple tasks and get things done quickly and efficiently.
- A 'doer' who can jump in and fix problems when they arise with a solution driven approach and a keen willingness to learn.
- Customer service experience would be helpful but not essential.
- A working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (word, excel).
- Knowledge of visual effects would be good but not essential.
- Able to work either day or evening shifts and availability for weekend work as required.

Whilst we may not have a suitable vacancy within our Running team at the time you apply we will ensure that we keep in touch for future opportunities.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5653r-3-14-141-228-42 in your application.