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Lighting Prep Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 33,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Marden

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Lighting Prep Manager / Head of Department

Marden, Kent
 £33,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits

The Role

Leading a small team of Warehouse Lighting Technicians, you'll be responsible for overseeing the preparation, testing, maintenance, repair and de-prep of professional moving lights and lighting control equipment before and after hire. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll play a key part in ensuring equipment leaves the warehouse in perfect working order and returns efficiently for servicing and turnaround.

You'll be working with equipment used on high-profile productions including major television shows, reality TV and live entertainment projects.

Duties

Lead, mentor and develop a team of Lighting Warehouse Technicians.
Oversee the preparation and de-preparation of lighting equipment for rental projects.
Test, inspect and fault-find moving lights, lighting consoles and associated equipment.
Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on professional lighting equipment.
Allocate workloads and forecast upcoming prep requirements.
Ensure equipment is cleaned, tested, labelled and ready for dispatch.
Manage repairs and coordinate replacement parts where required.
Maintain accurate stock and equipment records.
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support to the warehouse team.
Ensure all equipment meets company quality standards before leaving the warehouse.
Work closely with project teams to ensure client requirements and deadlines are met.
Promote a positive, collaborative working environment where everyone supports each other.
Requirements

Strong knowledge of professional moving lighting fixtures and lighting control equipment.
Previous experience managing or supervising a lighting prep or warehouse team or similar would be highly beneficial.  
Experience preparing, maintaining and repairing entertainment lighting equipment.
Background within a lighting rental company, production house or manufacturer.
Good fault-finding and repair skills.
Package

£33,000 - £40,000 basic salary.
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Occasional overtime available – Up to 2X
28 days annual leave.
Medicash healthcare scheme.
Regular company breakfasts and team events.
Excellent work-life balance.
Genuine opportunities for progression.
Friendly, supportive team culture with a non-corporate environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Lighting Technician or Warehouse Supervisor looking to step into a leadership role, or an experienced Prep Manager wanting to join a close-knit team working on some of the UK's most recognisable Film & TV productions including MasterChef, The Traitors, Strictly Come Dancing and many more.

How To Apply?

Simply click apply or contact Jake Voisey on the details provided!

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