Lighting Repair Technician for Live Events

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

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.