Love lighting? Passionate about AV? Join a company where your creativity meets cutting-edge tech.
Illuminate Design is growing, and we're looking for a skilled Audio Visual & Lighting Engineer to join our friendly and fast-paced team. You'll be at the heart of exciting projects across theatres, entertainment venues, hotels, and more—designing, installing, and maintaining systems that bring productions to life.
We're particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in lighting systems who want to make their mark on high-profile shows and immersive environments.
What You'll Be Doing
* Designing and installing bespoke AV and production lighting systems.
* Commissioning high-spec lighting rigs and delivering them to an exceptional standard.
* Installing and configuring AV networks (audio, video, and control systems).
* Reading and interpreting schematics to bring technical designs to life.
* Using tools and your hands-on expertise to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment.
* Training clients and end-users at handover to ensure smooth operation.
* Collaborating with venues, performers, and engineers to create seamless technical experiences.
What You'll Need
* Proven experience in production lighting or related AV engineering.
* Strong knowledge of DMX, ArtNet, sACN, and modern lighting control systems.
* Confident with Unistrut, rigging, wall/mount fixings, and safe installation techniques.
* Comfortable with AV networking standards and troubleshooting.
* Able to interpret technical schematics and drawings with ease.
* A safe pair of hands with hand tools and power tools.
* Sharp problem-solving skills and great attention to detail.
* Good communicator with a can-do attitude and team spirit.
Why Work With Us?
* Be part of a close-knit team delivering standout projects across the UK.
* Work on varied, creative, and high-impact installations in theatres, hotels, and events.
* Ongoing training and development in lighting, AV, and control technologies.
* Flexible, supportive working environment with room to grow.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're passionate about production lighting and AV, and want to work somewhere that values quality, creativity, and people, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Witham CM8 3EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* How many years of experience do you have in lighting or AV installation?
Licence/Certification:
* CSCS (preferred)
* IPAF (preferred)
* ECS Card (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 50% (preferred)
Work Location: In person