Show Systems Technician – Lighting & AV (Onsite)

Warner Bros. Discovery; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance is seeking a proactive on-site Maintenance Technician to support Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter by ensuring show systems run smoothly and safely. You will balance hands-on maintenance with high levels of visitor-facing service.

The role covers lighting, sound, AV and related exhibit tech, with training to handle daily challenges while prioritising guest experience and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar maintenance position, preferably in entertainment or visitor attraction.
• Knowledge of live event production and the relevant audio-visual skills involved in the delivery of such events.
• Experience of working with installed audio-visual show systems and fault finding and troubleshooting on these as required.
• Basic carpentry and maintenance skills and a good working knowledge of workshop environments.
• Previous experience of working in an operational and customer facing environment where there are significant numbers of the general public on site.
• Proven IT skills with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and production based software packages (audio / video / adobe creative suite / etc)
• Knowledge of IT switch networks and IP-based control systems

Responsibilities

• Ensure all WBSTL technical and exhibition related maintenance requirements are delivered within agreed schedules and standards.
• Assist with the delivery of live/corporate events as required and support the technical needs of external clients.
• Ensure public and staff safety at all times.
• Monitor protection of assets and equipment within the tour areas to maximise life span.
• Comply with internal health and safety regulations and working practices at all times.
• Maintain good communication channels across all departments including Visitor Experience, Studio Facilities and Corporate Archive.
• Work as part of a project team for future development and installation projects as directed by the Technical Services Manager/Team leader.
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the Studio Tour and cover weekends, evenings and school holidays 363 days a year on a shift pattern.
• Assist in the general maintenance of audio, lighting, video, sets, props, show control, animatronics, atmospherics, fixtures, fittings and everything in between.

Skills

Technical maintenance

Live event production

Audio-visual systems

IT & networks

Safety & compliance

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Production software

Microsoft Office

IP-based control systems

Job description

Skydance is seeking a proactive on-site Maintenance Technician to support Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter by ensuring show systems run smoothly and safely. You will balance hands-on maintenance with high levels of visitor-facing service.

The role covers lighting, sound, AV and related exhibit tech, with training to handle daily challenges while prioritising guest experience and safety.