Lighting Technician (Corporate / Live Events)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Healthcare

Progression

Company Benefits

Training

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Lighting Technician with corporate and live events experience to design, rig and operate lighting for a range of events in Manchester. You will interpret lighting plots, troubleshoot gear and collaborate with project managers, creatives and clients to deliver striking visual results.

The role offers a healthy work-life balance, overtime opportunities and clear progression, plus healthcare and training as part of a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Lighting Technician with corporate/live events background
• Experience in corporate events, conferences or live productions

Responsibilities

• Designing, rigging and operating lighting systems for live, corporate and hybrid events
• Interpreting lighting plots and adapting designs to different venues
• Maintaining, troubleshooting and preparing lighting equipment
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, venues and production teams
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry best practice

Job description

Lighting Technician (Corporate / Live Events)
£32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Healthcare + Progression + Company Benefits + Training
Manchester

Are you a Lighting Technician with experience in corporate events, conferences, live productions, or similar environments, looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading audio-visual production company?

Are you seeking a role that offers a healthy work-life balance, excellent company benefits, opportunities to expand your audio expertise, and the chance to boost your earnings through overtime?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected live events organisation delivering innovative lighting production across corporate events, arena productions and hybrid experiences as they more than double their headcount in the last 5 years. The company offers ongoing training, excellent benefits, strong team culture and clear long-term progression opportunities.
In this hands on role, you will design, set up and operate professional lighting systems across a wide range of events while collaborating with project managers, creatives and clients to deliver outstanding technical and visual results. Working on some of the most exciting projects in the area, including partnerships Hilton Hotels and the Co-Op Live Arena.
This role would suit a Lighting Technician from a live events background who is looking to combine technical expertise, creative lighting delivery and client-facing event support within a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.

The Role:

• Designing, rigging and operating lighting systems for live, corporate and hybrid events
• Interpreting lighting plots and adapting designs to different venues
• Maintaining, troubleshooting and preparing lighting equipment
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, venues and production teams
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry best practice

The Person:

• Lighting Technician
• Corporate / Live Events background

Keywords: Event Lighting Technician, Lighting Engineer, Live Events Production, Event Lighting Design, Corporate Events Lighting, Manchester, Audio Visual, AV technician, Production, Lights, Programmer
Reference Number: BBBH27415

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The advertised salary is indicative and will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and skill set.