Head of Lighting

Birmingham. B66 💼 Full Time Permanent 💰 £40,000 + 1.5x hourly shift allowance 🕗 Warehouse hours typically 08:00 to 16:00 when not onsite About the Company This is not your average warehouse lighting role. Here at Contek, we are working with our client is a fast growing Birmingham based live events production company delivering high end technical solutions across lighting, audio, video and full show design. * They support a wide range of high profile productions including stadium events, arena touring, comedy and live music shows, festivals, broadcast work and corporate events. * From large scale live environments to touring productions, they deliver technically polished, show ready results every time. * Now they are looking for someone to lead lighting prep and take full ownership of what leaves the warehouse. The Role | Head of Lighting * This is a hands on leadership position for someone who knows lighting inside out and takes pride in sending out flawless kit. * You will be responsible for ensuring every fixture, desk and cable leaving the building is built, tested, labelled, compliant and show ready. * Working closely with the Managing Director and Warehouse Manager, you will help drive standards, organisation and technical accuracy across all prep work. * If you thrive in a fast paced production environment and love organised chaos, big shows and high standards, this role is for you. What You Will Be Doing Lighting and Technical Oversight * Oversee prep of lighting fixtures, consoles, rigging and cabling * Ensure all equipment is tested, patched and show ready * Support prep for touring productions and fixed installs * Interpret build specifications and ensure accuracy before dispatch Team Coordination * Work alongside warehouse technicians and freelancers * Schedule and prioritise prep around production timelines * Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support Quality and Compliance * Maintain high safety standards * Ensure equipment meets client specifications and industry regulations * Sign off completed prep work and maintain accurate records Documentation and Planning * Read and interpret CAD drawings, patch lists and wiring diagrams * Communicate technical plans clearly to the team * Keep prep documentation organised and up to date What They Are Looking For * Minimum 3 years experience in live events lighting or production * Strong knowledge of fixtures, consoles, rigging and event prep workflows * Experience preparing equipment for large scale productions preferred * Flexible to work evenings, weekends or travel when required * Full UK driving licence desirable What Is On Offer 💰 £40,000 basic salary ⏱ 1.5x hourly shift allowance 🎤 Opportunity to work on large scale live productions 📈 Ongoing training and development 🤝 Supportive and collaborative team 🚛 Additional earning potential through onsite event work