Prep Technician Moving Lights and Tech

Production Futures; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lighting and technology is seeking a Prep Technician to join their Moving Lights Department. The role requires physical ability to manage heavy equipment and offers the opportunity to work with top-tier moving lights brands. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be personable and methodical, prepared to contribute to an efficient and organized team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a prep technician in a lighting hire environment.
• Excellent knowledge of moving lights and controls by leading brands.

Responsibilities

• Preparing moving lights and associated control systems for hire.
• Maintaining and servicing equipment, including PAT testing.
• Fault finding and repair as required.

Skills

Knowledge of moving lights

Knowledge of DMX control systems

Fault finding and repair skills

Organisation skills

Personable and enthusiastic

Tools

Martin Professional equipment

Vari-Lite equipment

Robe equipment

Avolites equipment

Job description

We are currently recruiting for the position of Prep Technician for our Moving Lights and Technology Department at our rural HQ in Goudhurst, Kent.

The type of work is manual and therefore you should be physically able to lift heavy items and load trucks with equipment as required.

Interested? Drop us an email at [e-mail].

Day to day duties and responsibilities include:
Preparing moving lights and all associated control systems for hire, including consoles, DMX buffers, nodes and networking systems.
Maintaining and servicing equipment to high standard, including PAT testing.
Assisting with fault finding and repair.
Ensuring all department equipment is maintained to a high standard ahead of emergency hires.
Helping to ensure the warehouse remains efficient and organised.

Experience:
This position is open to applicants who have prior experience working as a prep technician in a lighting hire environment and demonstrate excellent knowledge of moving lights and controls by leading brands, including Martin Professional, Vari-Lite, Robe, Clay Paky, Chauvet, Show tec, MA, ETC, Avolites, Zero88 and Hog.

Please note, the salary will be reflective of the individual’s knowledge and experience of moving lights and all associated controls.

Essential Skills and Attributes:
We’re looking for someone who can slot straight into our team with ease and hit the ground running. Therefore, you must be personable, hard working, enthusiastic, and methodical.