Birmingham. B66
💼 Full Time Permanent
💰 £40,000 + 1.5x hourly shift allowance
🕗 Warehouse hours typically 08:00 to 16:00 when not onsite
About the Company
This is not your average warehouse lighting role.
Here at Contek, we are working with our client is a fast growing Birmingham based live events production company delivering high end technical solutions across lighting, audio, video and full show design.
* They support a wide range of high profile productions including stadium events, arena touring, comedy and live music shows, festivals, broadcast work and corporate events.
* From large scale live environments to touring productions, they deliver technically polished, show ready results every time.
* Now they are looking for someone to lead lighting prep and take full ownership of what leaves the warehouse.
The Role | Head of Lighting
* This is a hands on leadership position for someone who knows lighting inside out and takes pride in sending out flawless kit.
* You will be responsible for ensuring every fixture, desk and cable leaving the building is built, tested, labelled, compliant and show ready.
* Working closely with the Managing Director and Warehouse Manager, you will help drive standards, organisation and technical accuracy across all prep work.
* If you thrive in a fast paced production environment and love organised chaos, big shows and high standards, this role is for you.
What You Will Be Doing
Lighting and Technical Oversight
* Oversee prep of lighting fixtures, consoles, rigging and cabling
* Ensure all equipment is tested, patched and show ready
* Support prep for touring productions and fixed installs
* Interpret build specifications and ensure accuracy before dispatch
Team Coordination
* Work alongside warehouse technicians and freelancers
* Schedule and prioritise prep around production timelines
* Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support
Quality and Compliance
* Maintain high safety standards
* Ensure equipment meets client specifications and industry regulations
* Sign off completed prep work and maintain accurate records
Documentation and Planning
* Read and interpret CAD drawings, patch lists and wiring diagrams
* Communicate technical plans clearly to the team
* Keep prep documentation organised and up to date
What They Are Looking For
* Minimum 3 years experience in live events lighting or production
* Strong knowledge of fixtures, consoles, rigging and event prep workflows
* Experience preparing equipment for large scale productions preferred
* Flexible to work evenings, weekends or travel when required
* Full UK driving licence desirable
What Is On Offer
💰 £40,000 basic salary
⏱ 1.5x hourly shift allowance
🎤 Opportunity to work on large scale live productions
📈 Ongoing training and development
🤝 Supportive and collaborative team
🚛 Additional earning potential through onsite event work