Live Event Lighting Prep Engineer

NEP Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group is seeking a Prep Engineer in Lighting to assist with preparing and maintaining lighting fixtures and control equipment in our warehouse. You will support atmospherics/FX equipment, data and mains cabling, and provide remote on-site support as needed.

Ideal candidates have experience with live events, professional lighting systems, and an eagerness to work across departments to expand knowledge and teamwork across Creative Technology projects.

Qualifications

• A passion for technology.
• Ability to learn new technology, systems and processes from any source.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Building and configuring lighting control systems, including racks with processors, switches and DMX nodes.
• Prepping and testing moving and static lighting fixtures, consoles and control equipment, FX gear and cabling.
• Packing prepped equipment and ensuring it is ready for transit and on-site setup.
• Completing quality control on prepped systems prior to shipping.
• Monitoring and reporting losses and damages to department equipment.
• Assisting with future rental planning and reporting shortfalls to the relevant teams.

Skills

Passion for technology

Fast learner

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Job description

NEP Group is seeking a Prep Engineer in Lighting to assist with preparing and maintaining lighting fixtures and control equipment in our warehouse. You will support atmospherics/FX equipment, data and mains cabling, and provide remote on-site support as needed.

Ideal candidates have experience with live events, professional lighting systems, and an eagerness to work across departments to expand knowledge and teamwork across Creative Technology projects.