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We are searching for a Lighting Technician to join our client’s team based in Hertfordshire. You will be part of a team delivering an exciting range of projects across a variety of different sectors.

You must be enthusiastic, and able to work well as part of a wider team or using your own initiative. The role is heavily customer facing so you must be a confident communicator with a desire to deliver the best service standards possible. You must be keen to learn and develop your expertise continually, meticulous, and thorough in your work and have excellent interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in performance lighting design, implementation, and operation with a focus on live music and events. You should be a proficient user of at least one of our preferred console platforms – either GrandMA, Avolites or Chamsys. You should have an excellent working knowledge of general production techniques including IT, rigging, power distribution & data distribution along with a good working knowledge of the latest technologies and best practice. A good general understanding of electrical theory and ability to undertake basic fault finding will be essential. Experience in other production disciplines like audio or lighting would also be extremely beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Represent the company on site as part of engineering teams delivering technical solutions to the highest standards.
• Install and maintain bespoke production lighting systems on site following plans and briefs.
• Program & operate lighting systems on site.
• Troubleshoot and fault find systems as required.
• Adopt a creative approach to problem solving and adapt and react to changing circumstances at speed.
• Supervise sub-contracted staff to ensure company standards are maintained at all times.
• Liaise with their customers on site to ensure their expectations are met at all times.
• Liaise with venues to build positive relationships and ensure projects are delivered within required parameters.
• Act as an ambassador for the business at all times.
• Provide pre-production support to Project Management team.
• Assist with preparing plans and paperwork for projects.
• Liaise with Project Managers to understand project requirements, briefs & deadlines.
• Share your expertise to develop and grow other staff.
• Assist the Warehouse Teams preparing equipment.
• Assist the Operations Team with the maintenance of equipment as required.
• Advise on technical queries and make recommendations for new equipment investments.
• Seek to continually learn & grow your technical & interpersonal skills.
• Be comfortable asking for guidance & support when required.
• Maintain a strong awareness of developing trends and technologies across lighting, audio, video & staging technologies.
• Ensure you are presentable at all times when face to face with their customers.
• Champion and promote best practice in all areas of project delivery.
• Champion and promote best practice in all areas of Health & Safety.
• Operate within all our client's protocols and procedures.
• Adopt a positive, can-do attitude to all challenges.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in developing processes and procedures to improve all aspects of the company’s operations.
• Undertake any other tasks as reasonably requested.

Company benefits include:

• Personal Private Healthcare provided by BUPA
• Private Dental provided by Denplan
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Our client’s Weekly Breakfasts & Fresh Fruit Fridays
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• £50 annual Birthday gift
• Ongoing specific training opportunities – IPAF/ First aid etc
• Provision of full tool kit
• Company laptop
• Staff facilities including fresh ground coffee, vending machine & pool table