Lighting Repair Technician

Detroit Institute of Arts; Hertford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Institute of Arts in Hertford (UK) is seeking a Lighting Repair Technician to oversee maintenance, servicing and repair of lighting equipment across our UK operation. Based at our Hertford premises, you will diagnose faults, carry out repairs and service a wide range of lighting fixtures to ensure reliability for live projects.

Key responsibilities include diagnosing, servicing and repairing lighting gear, refurbishing fixtures, and supporting LED panels and AV assets as required.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and maintaining professional lighting equipment.
• Strong fault finding skills across mechanical and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with moving lights, LED fixtures, lighting control systems and associated accessories.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair a wide range of professional lighting equipment.
• Carry out servicing and refurbishment of lighting fixtures, including optics, gobos, lenses, motors, fans and internal components.
• Perform mechanical, electronic and firmware based repairs on lights and associated equipment.
• Assist with the repair and maintenance of LED panels and other AV assets when required.
• Prioritise and plan repair work to ensure equipment is serviced in line with operational schedules and job requirements.
• Accurately record faults and parts used within the asset management system.
• Monitor spare part levels and report shortages to ensure repair work can be completed efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised repair workspace in line with company health and safety standards.
• Support the wider warehouse team, including assisting with stock takes and equipment handling when required.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles as part of the warehouse team.

Skills

Lighting repair

Fault finding

Manual dexterity

Detail oriented

Computer literacy

Job description

We are a global video and lighting service provider with multiple locations across the UK and the US. We bring an unrivalled service and technical know-how to every project we deliver, supporting exhibitions, concerts, touring, conferences, theatre, TV, film and retail.

We are seeking a Lighting Repair Technician to support the maintenance, servicing and repair of lighting equipment across our UK operation.

The Lighting Repair Technician, based at our Hertford premises, will be responsible for ensuring all lighting equipment is maintained to the highest of standards. This includes diagnosing faults, carrying our repairs, and servicing a wide range of lighting fixtures and associated equipment to ensure reliability and readiness for deployment on projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair a wide range of professional lighting equipment.
• Carry out servicing and refurbishment of lighting fixtures, including optics, gobos, lenses, motors, fans and internal components.
• Perform mechanical, electronic and firmware based repairs on lights and associated equipment.
• Assist with the repair and maintenance of LED panels and other AV assets when required.
• Prioritise and plan repair work to ensure equipment is serviced in line with operational schedules and job requirements.
• Accurately record faults and parts used within the asset management system.
• Monitor spare part levels and report shortages to ensure repair work can be completed efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised repair workspace in line with company health and safety standards.
• Support the wider warehouse team, including assisting with stock takes and equipment handling when required.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles as part of the warehouse team.

About you

• Experience repairing and maintaining professional lighting equipment.
• Strong fault finding skills across mechanical and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with moving lights, LED fixtures, lighting control systems and associated accessories.
• Good manual dexterity and a steady hand for precise repair work.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to visually inspect and identify faults.
• Comfortable using computers and technical systems, including asset management software.
• Clear written and spoken English for recording repairs and collaborating with colleagues.
• Organised and able to prioritise work in a fast paced environment.
• A collaborative team player.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Blackburn initially prior to relocation of the warehouse to Hertford.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment and working in an active warehouse environment.

This is an ideal role for a hands on professional to take ownership of lighting equipment repairs, ensuring it performs flawlessly for every live event.

If you're looking for your next challenge and bring the skills and experience required, we'd love to hear from you.