LIGHTING TECHNICIAN/PROGRAMMER

Posted 21 October 2021
SalaryNegotiable
LocationHertfordshire
Job type Permanent
DisciplineTechnical / AV
Reference18132/001_1634816683
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

THE COMPANY

Working within the UK and Europe, this well-established production agency provide high quality lighting, audio, video and scenic solutions to the live events industry. Working across both the private and corporate sectors they deliver bespoke production solutions across a huge range of live events from award ceremonies, film premiers and exhibitions through to high-end, high-spend corporate parties!

With a dedicated and passionate team and with some exciting events pipelined for 2021/2 there has never been a better time to join!

See below for details of the excellent benefits package on offer…

THE ROLE

Due to an increasing pipeline of business and a busy calendar moving forwards they are now looking to hire a lighting guru with a strong background in lighting design implementations and operation.

* Onsite installation and management of bespoke lighting solutions
* Programming and operating lighting systems
* Troubleshooting and fault finding
* Liaising with clients regarding lighting solutions
* Liaising with venues
* Producing lighting plans
* Assisting the warehouse team with maintenance of kit
* Advising on technical enquiries
* Proficient in one or more of the following; GrandMA, Avolites & Chamsys

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of AV kit and a thorough understanding of lighting systems, design, programming and installation. You will be confident liaising with clients in order to provide bespoke solutions for their lighting requirements.

Due to the nature of the live events industry working hours will be flexible and will include evening and weekend work (overtime will be paid). Candidates must be open to this and ideally hold a full driving license.

In return you will have the opportunity to work for passionate and growing company at the cutting edge of technical event solutions where you will work in a friendly and supportive environment with the opportunity to further develop your career in the industry. Additional benefits include:

* Personal Private Healthcare provided by BUPA
* Company Pension
* 30 days paid holiday (including Public Holidays)
* Employee Reward & Recognition Scheme
* Ongoing specific training opportunities
* Provision of full tool kit
* Company laptop
* Cash birthday gift
* Staff facilities including fresh ground coffee, vending machine & pool table

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit our websire to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.