Senior Control Systems Lead - Live Event AV

Tsl Lighting Ltd.; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

World-class equipment

Job summary

The Control Systems Specialist role at TSL Lighting Ltd. is a senior position within the Control & Distro department in the UK.

You will lead the delivery of rack builds and control equipment to the highest standard, interpreting client rack diagrams and configurations to deliver tested, ready-to-use builds on site. Reporting to the Department Manager, you will apply prep standards, supervise day-to-day operations, and ensure safe, tidy presentation, cable dressing, and accurate

Qualifications

• Experience in control systems within live events/AV/broadcast environments.
• Ability to read and interpret client rack diagrams and system configurations.
• Electrical knowledge and familiarity with PAT testing.
• Forklift licence is preferred or required.
• Physically fit with ability to handle heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare control equipment to standard: power on, firmware checks, testing, and packaging.
• Manage full rack build process: racking, cabling, network patches, and configuration.
• Ensure cabling is dressed, labelled, and builds are well documented.
• Apply prep standards and technical judgement to builds without a specific brief.
• Support department operations and cover for Department Manager when needed.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and professional presentation in all tasks.

Skills

Control systems

Live events

AV/broadcast experience

Forklift licence

Electrical knowledge

PAT testing

Rack diagrams interpretation

Team leadership

Job description

The Control Systems Specialist role at TSL Lighting Ltd. is a senior position within the Control & Distro department in the UK.

You will lead the delivery of rack builds and control equipment to the highest standard, interpreting client rack diagrams and configurations to deliver tested, ready-to-use builds on site. Reporting to the Department Manager, you will apply prep standards, supervise day-to-day operations, and ensure safe, tidy presentation, cable dressing, and accurate