Lighting Grip Technician

Panavision; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production service provider is seeking an Equipment Technician for its Grips department in Hayes, London. This full-time position involves preparing and maintaining lighting grip equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in operational roles, a passion for customer service, and a collaborative attitude. Flexibility for shifts is required. Join a dynamic team in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an operations role within a warehouse or professional lighting environment.
• Demonstratable experience in testing, maintaining and preparing lighting equipment within a rental house is preferable.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service, adhering to tight deadlines whilst supplying quality products.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player with a positive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Familiarity with common safety regulations and best practices in the handling and maintenance of electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly prepare and test a wide range of lighting grip equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and carry out first line repairs.
• Ensure all equipment adheres to safety regulations and internal standards.
• Work closely with other teams to facilitate equipment flow.
• Liaise with shift leaders and Head of Departments on equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Experience in operations role

Testing and maintaining lighting equipment

Customer service skills

Self-motivated and collaborative

Familiarity with safety regulations

Job description

Who we are:

Part of the Panavision Group, Panalux offers

the world of film, television, and media production the very best in lighting rental equipment and associated facilities.

Created specifically to cater to the exacting needs of the global entertainment industry, the Panalux service is unrivalled in its ability to provide creative solutions to the full spectrum of production types, regardless of size or genre.

Experience and innovation, plus an extensive inventory of modern equipment fully supported by a team of highly skilled professionals, sets Panalux apart from the competition. Utilising these resources, clients continually trust Panalux to deliver practical, effective lighting systems to projects throughout the world.

The Role

We are looking for an Equipment Technician to join our Grips department at Panalux in Hayes, London! This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) requiring flexibility for a weekly shift rotation of early (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and late (11:00 AM - 8:00 PM) shifts, with approximately one weekend shift per month.

Your responsibilities will include

• Thoroughly prepare and test a wide range of lighting grip equipment, ensuring it meets operational standards.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, and carry out first line repairs on grip equipment to maximise lifespan and reliability.
• Ensure all prepared and maintained equipment adheres strictly to relevant safety regulations and Panalux's internal standards.
• Work closely with the warehouse, dispatch, and other prep teams to facilitate the smooth and efficient flow of equipment through the preparation process.
• Liaise with shift leaders and Head of Departments on any equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area, adhering to all safety protocols and contributing to efficient equipment dispatch and inventory management practices.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Proven experience in an operations role within a warehouse or professional lighting environment.
• Demonstratable experience in testing, maintaining and preparing lighting equipment within a rental house is preferable.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service, adhering to tight deadlines whilst supplying quality products.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player with a positive and solution-oriented attitude.
• Familiarity with common safety regulations and best practices in the handling and maintenance of electrical equipment.

If you have the skills, experience and drive to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you!