Lighting Technicians

A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach colour filters or other lighting accessories.

About this Career

Average Salary

£42,121

New workers start at around £24,244. Normal pay is £42,121 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £68,741

Annual Openings

122

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Carries out stock takes.
  • Completes documentation such as project records, safety reports.
  • Provides health and safety inductions and adheres to health and safety procedures.
  • Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
  • Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation;.
  • Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
  • Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
  • Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
  • Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Mathematics 65%
Reading Comprehension 63%
Active Learning 60%
Writing 59%
Active Listening 58%
Learning Strategies 57%
Critical Thinking 55%
Speaking 51%
Monitoring 49%
Science 48%

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