Lighting Prep Manager

SER (Staffing) Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash healthcare scheme

28 days annual leave

Team breakfasts and events

Good work-life balance and progression

Job summary

SER (Staffing) Ltd is recruiting for a Lighting Prep Manager / Head of Department in Marden, Kent. The role leads a small team to oversee prep, testing and maintenance of professional moving lights before and after hire, ensuring equipment leaves the warehouse in top condition and returns for servicing efficiently.

The position involves working on high-profile TV and live entertainment projects, with a Monday–Friday pattern, overtime opportunities, and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Lighting Prep or warehouse team.
• Strong knowledge of moving lighting fixtures and control equipment.
• Capable of fault-finding and repairing lighting gear.
• Background in lighting rental, production or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Lighting Warehouse Technicians.
• Oversee preparation and de-preparation of lighting equipment for rental projects.
• Test, inspect and fault-find moving lights and lighting consoles.
• Perform maintenance, servicing and repairs on professional lighting equipment.
• Allocate workloads and forecast prep requirements.

Skills

Lighting prep leadership

Team leadership

Fault-finding

Equipment repair

Job description

Lighting Prep Manager / Head of Department

Marden, Kent

£33,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits

The Role

Leading a small team of Warehouse Lighting Technicians, you'll be responsible for overseeing the preparation, testing, maintenance, repair and de-prep of professional moving lights and lighting control equipment before and after hire. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll play a key part in ensuring equipment leaves the warehouse in perfect working order and returns efficiently for servicing and turnaround.

You'll be working with equipment used on high‑profile productions including major television shows, reality TV and live entertainment projects.

Duties

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Lighting Warehouse Technicians.
• Oversee the preparation and de-preparation of lighting equipment for rental projects.
• Test, inspect and fault‑find moving lights, lighting consoles and associated equipment.
• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on professional lighting equipment.
• Allocate workloads and forecast upcoming prep requirements.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, tested, labelled and ready for dispatch.
• Manage repairs and coordinate replacement parts where required.
• Maintain accurate stock and equipment records.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support to the warehouse team.
• Ensure all equipment meets company quality standards before leaving the warehouse.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure client requirements and deadlines are met.
• Promote a positive, collaborative working environment where everyone supports each other.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of professional moving lighting fixtures and lighting control equipment.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a lighting prep or warehouse team or similar would be highly beneficial.
• Experience preparing, maintaining and repairing entertainment lighting equipment.
• Background within a lighting rental company, production house or manufacturer.
• Good fault‑finding and repair skills.

Package

• £33,000 - £40,000 basic salary.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Occasional overtime available – Up to 2X
• 28 days annual leave.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.
• Regular company breakfasts and team events.
• Excellent work‑life balance.
• Genuine opportunities for progression.
• Friendly, supportive team culture with a non‑corporate environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Lighting Technician or Warehouse Supervisor looking to step into a leadership role, or an experienced Prep Manager wanting to join a close‑knit team working on some of the UK's most recognisable Film & TV productions including MasterChef, The Traitors, Strictly Come Dancing and many more.