SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

To prepare, install, operate & de-rig production equipment and undertake associated tasks, including specification and preparation of equipment, supervision of staff on site and acting as client/venue liaison where required.
Lighting Technician are responsible for safely and efficiently delivering the production requirements of a wide range of events, including some aspects of the planning and preparation of events as directed. Working on their own, as part of a team and supervising others to ensure plans and verbal instructions are followed and that the ‘job’ is delivered safely, correctly and on time.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be able to understand and interpret technical plans and direction by senior member of the team and carry out those tasks to the expected level
• To rig, set up, focus and de-rig lighting and related equipment to the expected standard and within the expected time frame
• To be able to work under pressure to a given timeline/build schedule
• Assist with rigging and other departments to ensure show delivery
• Fault find and fix a variety of systems
• To program/operate consoles
• To act as a “responsible person” on site when required
• To lead and manage a department or team on site
• To supervise other technicians, freelancers and local crew on site when necessary
• To support, train and nurture other Technicians across all areas of the business
• To specify equipment on small to medium jobs as directed
• To book equipment from given plan/spec
• To specify pre event prep work and ensuring it is completed accurately.
• To undertake warehouse preparation of equipment for an event - e.g. pre addressing, making looms etc.
• Willing to embrace and adapt to new technologies and ways of working
• Work in compliance with Health and safety policy and all company procedures at all times
• Willing to represent the company in a positive manner at all times
• To fulfill other reasonable duties as required by line manager or as requested by a senior person when on site