Lead Lighting Technician — Live Events & Onsite Rigging

DELTA LIVE; Molesey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DELTA LIVE is seeking an experienced Lighting Technician to manage end-to-end lighting for live events, blending creative visuals with technical execution. You will plan, quote, program, rig, patch, and operate lighting equipment onsite, while ensuring safe teardown and warehouse storage.

The role requires strong knowledge of moving lights, lighting networks, MA grandMA3, and pre-visualisation tools, plus willingness to travel. This position is based on site at live events across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial AV company or live event production agency, delivering mid- to large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and quote lighting requirements, including rigging and cable needs, and prepare equipment in warehouse.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Independent worker

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

IT and numeracy

Proactive approach

Tools

MA Lighting grandMA3

Depence Visualizer

WYSIWYG

CAD

Job description

DELTA LIVE is seeking an experienced Lighting Technician to manage end-to-end lighting for live events, blending creative visuals with technical execution. You will plan, quote, program, rig, patch, and operate lighting equipment onsite, while ensuring safe teardown and warehouse storage.

The role requires strong knowledge of moving lights, lighting networks, MA grandMA3, and pre-visualisation tools, plus willingness to travel. This position is based on site at live events across the UK.