Lighting Engineer (Permanent Role)

Job Description

Lighting Engineer (Permanent Role)

£32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Healthcare + Progression + Company Benefits + Training

Manchester

Are you a Lighting Engineer with experience working within the events industry, looking for a full time, permanent position within the market leaders of the North?

Are you looking for a varied role, where no two days are the same, working on exciting events such as Sky Bet Darts, Celebrity Weddings and show stopping award nights?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected live events organisation delivering innovative lighting production across corporate events, arena productions and hybrid experiences as they more than double their headcount in the last 5 years. The company offers ongoing training, excellent benefits, strong team culture and clear long-term progression opportunities. In this hands-on role, you will design, set up and operate professional lighting systems across a wide range of events while collaborating with project managers, creatives and clients to deliver outstanding technical and visual results. Working on some of the most exciting projects in the area, including partnerships Hilton Hotels and the Co-Op Live Arena. This role would suit a Lighting Engineer looking for a permanent, full-time position within a company at the forefront of the industry. The Role:

  • Designing, rigging and operating lighting systems for live, corporate and hybrid events
  • Interpreting lighting plots and adapting designs to different venues
  • Maintaining, troubleshooting and preparing lighting equipment
  • Liaising with clients, suppliers, venues and production teams
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry best practice

The Person:

  • Lighting Engineer or similar with a background in Live Events
  • Commutable to Manchester

Keywords: Event Lighting Technician, Lighting Engineer, Live Events Production, Event Lighting Design, Corporate Events Lighting, Manchester, Audio Visual, AV technician, Production, Lights, Programmer Reference Number:BBBH25289b

If you're looking to join a practice that actively supports your professional growth and creative input, click 'apply now' to submit your latest CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The advertised salary is indicative and will be dependent on experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited operates as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for contract positions. By applying, you accept our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, available on our website.

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Job Overview

ID:

2452581

Date Posted:

Posted 3 hours ago

Expiration Date:

05/07/2026

Location:

Manchester

Salary:

Competitive

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