Control & LED Assistant

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading film and TV studio in the UK is looking for a Control & LED Assistant to assist in the lighting department. This role involves testing equipment, managing stock, and working with advanced lighting technology. Candidates should have basic IT knowledge and experience in film lighting is a plus. This is an on-site position, providing hands-on involvement in the filmmaking process.

Qualifications

• Assisting with equipment testing and cleaning.
• Basic networking knowledge and using control devices.
• Experience in a lighting environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pulling work orders for sales.
• Test and clean lighting equipment.
• Update LED fixtures and control equipment.

Skills

Basic IT knowledge

Manual handling

Experience with Film and Television lighting equipment

Experience with lighting software

Job description

Overview

Step into the world of Set Lighting and play a key role in the cutting-edge technology that brings stories to life. As a Control & LED Assistant, you'll be part of the team responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our LED and Control department. From prepping advanced lighting systems to assisting with on-set setups, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the most technically exciting areas of filmmaking.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with pulling work orders for our sales team to ensure all jobs are picked and delivered within the allotted time frame and escalating any shortages.
• Testing and cleaning equipment/lights, raising any defects or damages to seniors for logging.
• Assisting with updating LED fixtures and control equipment with the latest firmware/software
• Complete stock takes
• Cable cleaning and re-wrapping for turnaround use
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised workplace
• IT knowledge - basic networking, using operating systems, and user interfaces for control devices that require resetting and testing
• Experience with manual handling
• Previous experience with Film and Television lighting equipment is advantageous
• Previous experience with lighting software is advantageous

About the Team and Working Arrangements

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) is a world-class film and TV studio offering one of the largest facilities in the UK. The Studio site includes 20 sound stages, production offices, workshops, an indoor water tank, and a backlot. Warner Bros. Set Lighting & Rigging provides the lighting equipment, scaffolding, and production supplies for stage and location shoots worldwide. Onsite Working - this role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to applicable laws, the company reserves the right to change this working agreement where essential to business needs and with reasonable notice to you. How We Get Things Done… Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate. You can find them at the company website along with insights from the team on what they mean in day-to-day work. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion: The company embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means we consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.