Job ID LIGHT037098 Date posted 07/25/2025

Lighting Technician 

Encore

Uxbridge - UK 

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. 

Your perspective:

Private Healthcare after 12 months of continuous serviceEmployee supported volunteering Enhanced family leave provision Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme Company sick pay Employee recognition scheme Generous employee referral scheme Mentoring support and training initiatives Access to state-of-the-art technology Global presence and opportunities worldwide Long Service Programme 

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 

Physical & Social Conditions

Non Standard working hours, including evenings and weekends as required by the production Working away from home, nationally and internationally on occasion Understanding there will be strict timelines in often high pressured and stressful environments Working at height