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Encore Lighting Technical Lead in Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Lighting Projects Senior (Level 3) - Encore - London / Uxbridge
Scope of the role
Working within the company you will be trusted in taking either an overseeing role or delivery of numerous different types of events to deliver install and control a lighting system on time and within budget.
Alongside an expanding team you will be tasked with planning, preparation and execution of events ensuring that they are staffed correctly to ensure delivery. With a vast array of equipment at your disposal and keeping an eye on budget you will be working directly with supervisors and project managers to ensure our clients get the best.
Personal attributes
Anyone with these attributes and a desire to work hard will be given support to push themselves and their career
Experience or passion working with lighting equipment and technology
Problem solving skills in a pressured environment
Skilled in maths to A level standard
Ability to read and understand plans and work to them.
Ability to explain thoughts and ideas in an efficient way
Time management skills
Adaptability
Desirable knowledge
Knowledge of temporary power systems
Uses of capture and/or autocad software
Working with project management and working with designers.
Safe working at height (training will also be provided)
Main Responsibilities
To be able to understand and interpret technical plans and draw them where necessary so that others can understand them well
To rig, set up, focus and de-rig lighting and related equipment
To be able to work under pressure to a given timeline/build schedule
To program/operate lighting consoles to a reasonable standard including Avolites Titan console.
To act as a "responsible person" on behalf of the Lighting department on site when required
To supervise other technicians, freelancers and local crew on site
Advise production and venue staff on the best system to deliver the event
To specify pre-event prep work and assist where necessary to ensure completion of a job
To learn and harness information from your peers and colleagues to improve your techniques, skills, and development
To work in compliance with Health and safety policy and all company procedures at all times
To always represent the company in a positive manner
To fulfill other reasonable duties as required by line manager or as requested by a senior person when on site
Working environment
We consistently look at advancing any of our staff. Training and 1 to 1 sessions will ensure you can push your career and skillset further from specialist video work to rigging safety and design.
Safety and security of our staff is a primary concern. As such please be aware that your working environment will be different to a ‘standard’ job, including:
Non standard working ours: This may include working evenings, weekends or overnight shifts. Time in lieu policy applys
Working away from home: We work on events all over the UK and Europe so travel and hotel stays may be requested subject to the jobs needs
Working at height: Training can be given as necessary
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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