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Location London
Salary Up to £43,000
Benefits Company Benefits
Job Ref 12287
Job Type Permanent
Job Posted 3rd Feb 2026

Job Description

The Lighting Technical Lead will work across a wide range of sites, responsible for the rigging, operation, and technical support of lighting systems throughout the business. They will support projects from initial client brief through to onsite delivery and live operation.
In addition to onsite responsibilities, the role will involve specifying equipment, producing technical drawings, and booking all required resources to ensure events are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard. The Lighting Technical Lead will report directly to the UK Group Head of Lighting.

Key Job Responsibilities
Equipment Operation

• Be compotent/comfortable in operation of at least 1 console family out of Avolites, ETC Eos or MA.
• Capable of basic fixture maintenance/repairs
• Some experience in using CAD design software such as Vectorworks, Capture, Wysiwyg or autocad
• Experience in working in teams and on their own onsite

Customer Service
The ideal candidate will either be able to demonstrate or have experience in dealing with a variety of production stakeholders, either designers producers or production managers.


Technical Ability

· Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change, or additional tasks within scope of work may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as necessitated by business demands.
Job Qualifications
· 2-3+ years of lighting experience is required.
Competencies
· Safe and compliant fixture rigging
· Sufficient knowledge of DMX and simple network systems
· Appropriate knowledge of production power
· Experience working at height
· Ability to read and understand industry standard lighting plans/plots
· Basic understanding of rigging and rigging best practices
· Required compliance of all health and safety guidelines

Physical Requirements
Work for this role can be both office based and working onsite, often for extended periods of time. Physical requirements vary per onsite role but basic manual handling and working at height will often be required. Due consideration and reasonable measures can be taken.
To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to jobs@jacobsmassey.co.uk
Vacancy Tags: AV Technician, £35000-50000, London & SE
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How To Apply

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Ref: 12287

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Lighting Technical Lead
London
Up to £43,000 + Company Benefits
Ref: 12287
Description

The Lighting Technical Lead will work across a wide range of sites, responsible for the rigging, operation, and technical support of lighting systems throughout the business. They will support projects from initial client brief through to onsite delivery and live operation.
In addition to onsite responsibilities, the role will involve specifying equipment, producing technical drawings, and booking all required resources to ensure events are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard. The Lighting Technical Lead will report directly to the UK Group Head of Lighting.

Key Job Responsibilities
Equipment Operation

• Be compotent/comfortable in operation of at least 1 console family out of Avolites, ETC Eos or MA.
• Capable of basic fixture maintenance/repairs
• Some experience in using CAD design software such as Vectorworks, Capture, Wysiwyg or autocad
• Experience in working in teams and on their own onsite

Customer Service
The ideal candidate will either be able to demonstrate or have experience in dealing with a variety of production stakeholders, either designers producers or production managers.


Technical Ability

· Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change, or additional tasks within scope of work may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as necessitated by business demands.
Job Qualifications
· 2-3+ years of lighting experience is required.
Competencies
· Safe and compliant fixture rigging
· Sufficient knowledge of DMX and simple network systems
· Appropriate knowledge of production power
· Experience working at height
· Ability to read and understand industry standard lighting plans/plots
· Basic understanding of rigging and rigging best practices
· Required compliance of all health and safety guidelines

Physical Requirements
Work for this role can be both office based and working onsite, often for extended periods of time. Physical requirements vary per onsite role but basic manual handling and working at height will often be required. Due consideration and reasonable measures can be taken.
To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to jobs@jacobsmassey.co.uk
Vacancy Tags: AV Technician, £35000-50000, London & SE

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