Senior SFX Technician

J&T Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Senior Technician to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in precision engineering, model making, and the film or events industry. You will be responsible for assisting in creating special effects including animatronics and props. A degree or certification in a relevant field is required. This role offers a salary range of £34,000 - £38,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Background in the film, television, or live events industry.
• Knowledge of lighting and camera equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, construction, and execution of models and effects.
• Build animatronics, mechanical rigs, models, miniatures, and props.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Skills

Precision engineering

Model making

Workshop processes

SFX equipment usage

Technical drawings interpretation

Electro-mechanical equipment understanding

Safety legislation awareness

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree or certification in Special Effects

Degree or certification in Engineering

Degree or certification in Design

Tools

CAD

Lighting and camera equipment

Job description

Overview

Senior Technician – This is for our Client, an industry-leading company with over 35 years of experience in creating physical special effects for Film, Television, Commercials, Live Events, and Exhibitions. Their services include pyrotechnics, atmospherics, animatronics, models & miniatures, props, prosthetics, and special costumes.

Location: London Workshop (Perivale)

Salary Range: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Senior Technician to join our team. The role involves assisting in the preparation, construction, and execution of models and effects as per technical specifications. Responsibilities include building animatronics, mechanical rigs, models, miniatures, and props.

Responsibilities

• Experience in precision engineering and model making.
• Knowledge of workshop processes, including machining, welding, molding, and vacuum forming.
• Familiarity with materials such as plastics, metals, and timber.
• Experience using SFX equipment (e.g., smoke machines, steam generators, water FX, gas/flame equipment, air mortars).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, wiring circuits, and water systems.
• Awareness of safety legislation relevant to mechanical, electrical, or other projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Background in the film, television, or live events industry.
• Degree or certification in Special Effects, Engineering, or Design.
• Knowledge of lighting and camera equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD.

Qualifications

• Background in the film, television, or live events industry.
• Degree or certification in Special Effects, Engineering, or Design.
• Knowledge of lighting and camera equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD.