Lighting Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to continued growth and development HTS is looking for a lighting technician to join our busy hire and production team.
The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic. We are looking for a well-organised, focused and self-driven person, with a friendly outgoing personality, able to contribute to the team with creative ideas and thinking.
A good working knowledge of stage, and event lighting is essential. Applicants should also be confident in servicing and maintenance moving lights, have a good understanding of electrical safety and be well versed in either EOS or Titan. An understanding of rigging, video, audio, networking, temporary structures and power would be advantageous.
Reporting to the Operations Manager this is an opportunity for the right candidate to take a key role within the lighting department, working with our busy team of full-time staff and freelancers to design, prep and deliver a diverse range of projects within the performing arts and live events sector. There is excellent potential for training and personal development within the company.
The Role:
- Supporting the warehouse team to prepare lighting equipment for a diverse range of hire and production jobs.
- Maintaining, testing and servicing of hire equipment
- On-site work to deliver a a wide verity of shows and events of varying size and scope
- Assisting the project management team with design and planning
- Supporting customers and end users with technical queries and advice
- Being ambassador for the company brand in all aspects of their employment
We would like to hear from you if you have:
● Good working knowledge of theatre, concert or event lighting
● Good interpersonal skills
● Well organised with good problem-solving abilities
● A flexible approach to working hours
● A drivers licence
● A can do attitude
Location: based out of Henley-on-Thames
Salary: Competitive, based on experience, overtime offered
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lighting Technician roles across Henley Theatre Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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