Event Technician

Position - Event Technician (Lighting)

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package - £30,500 - £36,000 (DOE), Career Progression, 33 Days holiday inc banks, healthcare & more

The Company

My client is an industry leading technical event production company & AV partner.  They are growing and looking to expand their team with a new Event Technician / Lighting Engineer in the North West.

The Role

As an Event Technician you will be design, setting up, and operating lighting for a variety of corporate events across the country. You may be working individually or as part of a larger team dependent on the size of the event you are working on.

Previous Event Technician or Lighting Engineer experience is essential ideally working on corporate events.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, set up, and operate lighting systems
• Programming and operating lighting consoles and relates software
• Maintaining and troubleshooting lighting equipment on site and at the company warehouse
• Leading freelance staff during events
• Delivering and collecting equipment for events

Required Qualifications & Attributes

• At least 2 years’ experience as a lighting engineer or event technician (lighting bias) ideally within corporate events
• Up to date knowledge of lighting consoles, networking, DMX protocols, and intelligent lighting
• Familiar with reading CAD drawings
• Full UK Drivers Licences
• Able to lift & carry up to 25Kg
• Comfortable working in the dark and at height

Progression through the company is possible, with in-depth experience of the role being an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided where required.

We are looking for a conscientious, reliable person capable of working on their own and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity with a growing company, then call Harrison Key on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV. SER-IN