At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in preparing and maintaining professional lighting equipment for exciting productions.
- Company: Dynamic lighting rental company with a focus on high-profile entertainment projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Monday to Friday hours with potential for career growth in a vibrant industry.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and play a vital role in the entertainment industry.
- Qualifications: Experience with lighting equipment and team leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
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- Lighting Prep Manager / Head of Department
- Marden, Kent
£33,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits
The Role
Leading a small team of Warehouse Lighting Technicians, you'll be responsible for overseeing the preparation, testing, maintenance, repair and de-prep of professional moving lights and lighting control equipment before and after hire.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a key part in ensuring equipment leaves the warehouse in perfect working order and returns efficiently for servicing and turnaround.
You'll be working with equipment used on high-profile productions including major television shows, reality TV and live entertainment projects.
Duties
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Lighting Warehouse Technicians.
- Oversee the preparation and de-preparation of lighting equipment for rental projects.
- Test, inspect and fault-find moving lights, lighting consoles and associated equipment.
- Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on professional lighting equipment.
- Allocate workloads and forecast upcoming prep requirements.
- Ensure equipment is cleaned, tested, labelled and ready for dispatch.
- Manage repairs and coordinate replacement parts where required.
- Maintain accurate stock and equipment records.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support to the warehouse team.
- Ensure all equipment meets company quality standards before leaving the warehouse.
- Work closely with project teams to ensure client requirements and deadlines are met.
- Promote a positive, collaborative working environment where everyone supports each other.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of professional moving lighting fixtures and lighting control equipment.
- Previous experience managing or supervising a lighting prep or warehouse team or similar would be highly beneficial.
- Experience preparing, maintaining and repairing entertainment lighting equipment.
- Background within a lighting rental company, production house or manufacturer.
- Good fault-finding and repair skills. xgikmsk
Package
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Occasional overtime available – Up to 2X
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