Lighting Technician

GAS Production Hire; London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Production Hire is seeking a Lighting Technician to ensure high-end lighting equipment is maintained and ready for use. The role involves quality control, preparation, and technical support for prestigious shoots in fashion and film. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and relevant experience in the production industry.

Benefits

Rewards program through BrightHR

Additional holiday between Christmas and New Year

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Sickness Leave

Hands-on training with high-end equipment

Opportunities for growth into senior roles

Qualifications

• 2+ years in film, photography, or event production.
• Familiarity with lighting systems and diagnostics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain lighting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare an extensive inventory of photographic equipment.
• Conduct detailed quality control checks on all equipment.
• Provide technical support to clients remotely and on-site.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in photography or film

Tools

Insphire

ARRI

Profoto

Aputure

Nanlux

Broncolor

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Full Job Description

At GAS, we specialise in providing top-end lighting andphotographic equipment for some of the biggest shoots in the country.We’re looking for a Lighting Technician who thrives on attention todetail and is excited about working with high-end equipment. If youlove working in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute tosome of the most prestigious shoots in fashion and film, this role isfor you.

About Us

GAS is dedicated tobringing order to the chaos of filming and photography production. Weoffer an extensive range of high-end photographic and film lighting,three studios, textiles repair services, and backdrop hire. Ourclients include renowned fashion brands, leading production companies,and top photographers. At GAS, we pride ourselves on fostering acollaborative and innovative culture where every team membercontributes to the success of the most exciting projects in theindustry.

Role Overview

As a LightingTechnician, you will be at the heart of ensuring our equipment is inpeak condition and ready for use by our clients, who rely on ourmeticulous standards. You’ll be responsible for the preparation,maintenance, and quality control of lighting equipment, ensuring thatour clients’ shoots run seamlessly. This role operates on ashift-based schedule, including early and late shifts and rotatingweekend duties. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detailand be able to work quickly and efficiently. You must be comfortableworking in a fast-paced environment and be able to lift and move heavyitems. Working closely with our warehouse, transport, rental desk andstudio teams, you’ll be a crucial part of delivering the excellenceour clients expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare an extensive inventory ofphotographic stills, motion, and production equipment, including flashand continuous lighting gear, grip, and cabling before and afterrental.
• Conduct detailed quality control checks on allequipment, identifying and troubleshooting any issues.
• Oversee the efficient turnaround of equipment between hires,ensuring quick and accurate checks after equipment returns.
• Manage stock levels and report any shortfalls or equipmentfaults to ensure availability for future projects.
• Providetechnical support to clients remotely and on-site at our studios,ensuring they have a smooth experience with our equipment.
• Collaborate with all departments to maintain a seamlessworkflow during busy production schedules.
• Maintain thewarehouse as directed by the warehouse manager.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Excellentcommunication skills, able to work well with clients and team membersalike.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset, ready tocontribute to a dynamic team environment.
• Strong attentionto detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity withsystems like ARRI, Profoto, Aputure, Nanlux and Broncolor.
• Advanced equipment diagnostics and repair capabilities.
• Experience with asset management software like Insphire.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and wiring related to lightingsystems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain lightingequipment.

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years in the film, photography, or eventproduction industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldsuch as photography or film is preferred.

What WeOffer

Salary : £27,500 per year.

Benefits :

• A rewards program through our HRsoftware, BrightHR.
• Additional holiday between Christmas andNew Year when we close the office.
• Employee AssistanceProgram
• Enhanced Sickness Leave
• Hands-on training with our high-endequipment, plus opportunities to train on any new tools we bring intoour inventory.
• Opportunities to grow into senior technicalor supervisory roles as we expand our operations.