Lighting Prep Lead - Tech Lighting Ops & Team Mentor

4Wall Europe; Hertford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

4Wall Europe in Hertford is seeking a Lighting Prep Lead to oversee the Lighting Prep department, ensure health and safety, quality standards, and maintain equipment readiness in our new location. You will supervise the team, allocate tasks, troubleshoot lighting gear, and coordinate with warehouse operations, while mentoring technicians and upholding professional standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in professional entertainment lighting, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years working with professional entertainment or theatrical lighting equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, repair, and electronics skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity for detailed inspection and testing.
• 1–2 years supervising or coordinating a small technical team.
• Experience mentoring junior technicians or guiding a team on standards and workflows.
• Comfortable using computer systems and asset management software.
• Clear written and spoken English for communication and record keeping.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25kg and standing for long periods in an active warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of the Lighting Prep team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Allocate tasks, review work, and ensure equipment is prepped accurately on time.
• Pull, collate, clean, test, and troubleshoot all lighting and electronic equipment.
• Prep, scan, and allocate lighting equipment for jobs.
• Undertake general maintenance and repair to ensure equipment meets operational and safety standards.
• Monitor consumables and spare parts, ensuring the department remains fully stocked.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, timesheets, and order records.
• Support warehouse operations, including assisting with loading/unloading when needed.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and sustainability across the department.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients and other departments.

Skills

Lighting equipment knowledge

Team leadership

Electronics troubleshooting

Asset management software

English communication

Education

Electrical/electronics or lighting training

Tools

Lighting prep equipment

Job description

4Wall Europe in Hertford is seeking a Lighting Prep Lead to oversee the Lighting Prep department, ensure health and safety, quality standards, and maintain equipment readiness in our new location. You will supervise the team, allocate tasks, troubleshoot lighting gear, and coordinate with warehouse operations, while mentoring technicians and upholding professional standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in professional entertainment lighting, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work