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Lighting Technician
Salary: £31,500–£35,000 per annum
Location: London
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract from 13 September 2026 to 2 January 2027
Application Deadline: 11:59pm on 9 August 2026
Overview
Our client, a leading arts and entertainment venue, is seeking an experienced Lighting Technician to join its Production and Technical team for the autumn and Christmas season.
The role will support a varied programme of live events and productions across a main stage and other performance spaces. Working alongside lighting technicians, designers, and operators, the successful candidate will help deliver, operate, and maintain complex lighting systems for internal and external clients.
This is an opportunity to develop further technical expertise while contributing to challenging, high-profile productions in a fast-paced live events environment.
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Responsibilities
- Set up lighting equipment and systems for events and productions.
- Adapt lighting rigs to meet changing daily production requirements.
- Maintain large moving-light rigs and associated equipment.
- Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of lighting systems.
- Diagnose and resolve technical problems efficiently.
- Deliver lighting services for both internal and external clients.
- Work collaboratively with lighting technicians, designers, and operators.
- Help ensure lighting equipment is prepared, maintained, and operated to the required standard.
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Lighting Technician in a live events, entertainment, or production environment.
- Strong knowledge of complex lighting systems.
- Demonstrable experience maintaining large moving-light rigs.
- Experience adapting lighting rigs for changing production requirements.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills.
- A dedicated and collaborative approach to work.
- A willingness to develop new skills within an established technical team.
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Benefits
Full details of the benefits package will be provided during the recruitment process.
Application Process
Candidates should review the recruitment pack and submit their application through the recruitment consultant’s application process.
Applications must be received by 11:59pm on 9 August 2026.
Applicants must be available for a first interview on 19, 20, or 21 August 2026.
The anticipated contract dates are 13 September 2026 to 2 January 2027.
Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from candidates of all cultures and backgrounds.
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