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Lighting Technician
Lighting Technician
London, United Kingdom Job ID: LIGHT037098
Our technicians enjoy the opportunities to work with innovative and cutting-edge technology on a daily basis. From setting equipment as elaborate as an LED wall to simply ensuring cable is properly run through the venue, our Technicians are the foundation of the events we build and bring to life. They ensure that each event is flawlessly executed, and work with the rest of the team to setup and strike down each event in a timely manner. At Encore, customer satisfaction is our highest priority, our Technicians play an integral part in establishing a positive relationship with each of our clients.
* Full Time
* Travel: Minimal (if any)
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Here are some of the top qualities that will help you achieve success in this role:
* Customer Focus
* Desire to Learn
* Drive Results
* Technical Aptitude
* Hospitality
Other Important Traits
* Team Player,
* Organized,
* Versatile,
* Multi-tasker,
* Safety Conscious,
* Professional
The ability to put on the big shows that my hotel plans out or to teach the incoming technicians how to make these shows happen is why I really like the hustle and bustle of my day-to-day as a Technical Lead.
Invaluable partner on our customer's journey
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What drives the way we work
Deliver world-class service. See the big picture. Value people. Drive results. Do the right thing.
Vacation Days
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Sick/Personal Days
Premium Recognition Program (CenterStage)
Performance Incentive Plans (GEI Bonus)
Employee Referral Program
Annual Merit
Training & Development
Classroom/On the Job Training
Encore University
Career Pathing.
Mobility
Rewards
* Paid Time Off
Vacation Days
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Sick/Personal Days
* Benefits
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* Rewards/Incentives
Premium Recognition Program (CenterStage)
Performance Incentive Plans (GEI Bonus)
Employee Referral Program
Annual Merit
* Training & Development
Classroom/On the Job Training
Encore University
Career Pathing.
* Mobility
Relocation
Global Transfer Opportunities
*Benefits eligibility varies upon position and/or full/part time status.
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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 service
* Employee 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
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You’ll find some of the best rewards in the industry – from comprehensive insurance options and generous PTO to a company-matching 401(k).
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