Lighting Technician

4Wall Entertainment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global video and lighting provider in Blackburn is seeking a Lighting Technician for a full-time role on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in lighting systems and excellent problem-solving abilities. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, prepping for jobs, and providing technical support. This position requires strong teamwork and communication skills, along with the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a lighting technician.
• Deep understanding of lighting systems and control platforms.
• Ability to demonstrate lighting training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lighting department equipment to high standards.
• Prep kit as per job requirements in a timely fashion.
• Provide technical support to clients as required.
• Work as part of a wider team to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Lighting technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Lighting Technician

Join 4Wall Europe - a global video, lighting, rigging company - to gain real-world experience in delivering AV and lighting to high-end concerts, tours and festivals around the world.

With 3 UK locations and multiple across the US, 4Wall works with some of the best-known brands and artists around the world, delivering the very latest video, lighting and rigging equipment.

We are currently seeking an experienced Lighting Technician to join our lighting team in Blackburn on a 6-month fixed-term contract from November to April, with the potential to extend until June

We’re looking for a highly motivated candidate with extensive experience as a lighting technician with knowledge of lighting systems, control platforms and console layout.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining the lighting department equipment to the highest standards by inspecting and repairing as necessary.
• Prepping kit as per job requirements in a timely fashion.
• Checking in/ Checking out equipment as per procedures.
• Organising all lighting as per 4Wall working policy.
• Providing technical support to clients as required.
• Working as part of a wider team to help deliver exceptional service to our clients.
• Apply excellent technical knowledge to achieve the determined sound objectives.

Qualifications and pre-requisites

• Experience as a lighting technician along with the ability to demonstrate lighting/technical training and/or experience.
• A deep understanding of lighting systems, control platforms and console layouts.
• Must have good visual abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• General technical ability and dexterity.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving / trouble shooting and repair ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and flexibility to facilitate overtime including early mornings, late evenings and some weekend working.

Working hours

Full time.

If you are self-motivated, flexible and have the required skills and abilities together the desire to work with some of the most exciting technologies around in a company who are committed to career growth and development, apply now.