Head of Department for Moving Lights

Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a Head of Department for Moving Lights and Technology.

Please note, this is an active role that does involve heavy lifting, so please ensure you are full fit and capable before applying.

Interested? Drop us an email at hire@limelitelighting.co.uk.

Day to day duties and responsibilities include:
Working with the production team, other department heads and clients to the supply appropriate lighting solutions.
Preparing moving lights and all associated control systems for hire, including consoles, DMX buffers, nodes and networking systems.
Maintaining and servicing equipment to high standard, including PAT testing.
Fault finding and repair.
Coordinating hire stock to ensure bookings are delivered on time.
Managing the department’s internal stock system to ensure bookings and equipment logs remain up-to-date.
Ensuring all department equipment is maintained to a high standard ahead of emergency hires.
Supporting and advising the Directors on sourcing and purchasing new equipment.
Ensuring the warehouse remains efficient and organised.
Managing a small team of technicians.
Providing in-house training to junior members of the team and advising on professional off-site training as required.

Experience:
This position is open to two types of applicants:

1. Fully qualified, knowledgeable and highly experienced lighting technicians with excellent knowledge of moving lights and controls by leading brands, including Martin Professional, Vari-Lite, Robe, Clay Paky, Chauvet, Show tec, MA, ETC, Avolites, Zero88 and Hog.

2. Lighting technicians currently working within the industry and prepared to undergo professional training in order to efficiently run the department.

Essential Skills and Attributes:
Enthusiastic, self-motivated and have the ability to motivate a small team.
Good knowledge of moving lights and associated technology for events and broadcast.
Organised and meticulous about ensuring equipment is maintained and tested to the highest standards.
Enforce stringent processes in order to ensure the safe and professional delivery of hire equipment.
Manual labour is a big part of this role, so applicants must be physically able.