Lighting Control Prep Technician for Touring & Live Events

Detroit Institute of Arts; Hertford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Institute of Arts in the UK seeks a Lighting Control Prep Technician to join our UK warehouse team and oversee preparation, testing and maintenance of lighting control equipment for touring productions, festivals, and events.

This hands-on role focuses on prepping lighting consoles, control desks and networking gear, coordinating with Lighting and Warehouse teams to ensure equipment is correctly configured, tested and ready for dispatch.

Qualifications

• Experience with lighting control equipment, consoles and associated systems.
• Good understanding of DMX, Art-Net and sACN protocols.
• Experience with lighting networks, switches and related infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Familiarity with lighting console software, configuration and show files.
• Good computer skills and ability to use equipment management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and an organized approach to preparing and checking equipment.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to undertake manual handling tasks up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, configure and test lighting consoles, control desks, playback systems and networking gear.
• Build and test lighting control systems and signal paths (DMX, Art-Net, sACN).
• Configure and test network switches, nodes and gateways.
• Perform pre-hire testing, fault-finding and report damaged equipment.
• Check console functionality, software versions and show files.
• Prepare equipment for jobs and ensure correct labelling for dispatch.
• Inspect returned equipment for condition and completeness, report faults.
• Carry out cleaning, maintenance and basic repairs to meet quality and safety standards.
• Provide technical support to clients and escalate complex queries.
• Collaborate with Lighting and Warehouse teams to prioritise and streamline preparation.
• Assist with general warehouse duties and stock checks.

Skills

Lighting control equipment

DMX/Art-Net/sACN

Lighting networks

Troubleshooting

Lighting console software

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Communication

Manual handling

Job description

Detroit Institute of Arts in the UK seeks a Lighting Control Prep Technician to join our UK warehouse team and oversee preparation, testing and maintenance of lighting control equipment for touring productions, festivals, and events.

This hands-on role focuses on prepping lighting consoles, control desks and networking gear, coordinating with Lighting and Warehouse teams to ensure equipment is correctly configured, tested and ready for dispatch.