Lighting Production Technician

808 Create Ltd. is a small, but fast growing TV, Film and Event crewing agency based in Shepperton Surrey providing studios and productions with qualified lighting crew.

Clients include Versa Studios, BBC Studioworks, ITV and the Royal Albert Hall. We work on some of the UK’s most well-known TV shows and events across the UK and are passionate about getting new people into a thriving and exciting industry.

808 Create is looking for a motivated and diligent Lighting Production Technician to join our team. In essence, the role is to work with our Production Director in delivering first class lighting and electrical services to our clients in both TV and Events.

The successful candidate will work at a variety of studios and locations pre-dominantly in or around London, but maybe asked to carry out roles across the UK on occasion.

We are looking for someone who wants to feel valued at the heart of a company, be given room to thrive and have the opportunity to advance in their career fast. We want to invest in the person successful of gaining this role.

ROLE OF THE JOB

  • Management of their own Lighting projects from initial quotes to delivering projects

  • This is a ‘role your sleeves up’ job and will suit someone with established experience in Lighting in the TV, Theatre or Event industry

  • The successful person will provide training to our pre-dominantly freelance crew and will help draft in new crew on to 808 Create jobs

  • The right candidate will be able to manage the planning of rigs, installs, where necessary operate as well as work on derigs

  • Manage shows or events following instruction from Director of Photography, Lighting Directors and Gaffers

  • Seek new opportunities for 808 Create to clients to provide lighting services and crew

  • Crew various jobs for 808 Create clients

SKILLS NEEDED

  • Proficient at networking systems and basic operating knowledge of key lighting desks

  • A full working knowledge of current electrical practices and preferably has a City and Guilds Level 2, or similar, 18th Edition IEE Regs Cert. A working knowledge of BS7909 Code of Practice for temporary electrical systems. An IPAF 3A and 3B. An apprenticeship or degree in technical theatre or Electrical apprenticeship

  • Experienced and knowledgeable about both generic lights, movers and LED and have ability to carry out physically demanding tasks both working at height and can use equipment

  • Well-organised, forward-thinking, solution-focused approach

  • People person – good at managing different personalities and pressures

  • Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office

  • Confident, hardworking and able to muck in at every level

  • Willing to come up with improved processes and workflows

  • Resilient, you keep your cool under pressure

DETAILS OF JOB

 The salary will be depending on experience. c. £38-£45k per annum + overtime. 30 days leave per annum + pension. This role includes both working unsociable hours including overnights, weekends and bank holidays on occasion.

CLOSING DATE 1ST JULY 2022

Please send a brief CV + cover note to info@808create.co.uk