Lighting Engineer (Corporate Events)

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Lighting Engineer (Corporate Events)

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

Manchester

Are you a Lighting Engineer with a background in corporate events, conferences, live productions, or similar environments, looking to take the next step in your career with a market‑leading audio‑visual production company? Are you seeking a role that offers a healthy work‑life balance, excellent company benefits, opportunities to expand your audio expertise, and the chance to boost your earnings through overtime?

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 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.

This role would suit a Lighting Technician from a live events background who is looking to combine technical expertise, creative lighting delivery and client‑facing event support within a fast‑paced, hands‑on production environment.

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

Reference Number: BBBH24152

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.

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Posted: March 1st, 2026