- Assess safety of wiring or equipment set up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.
- Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.
- Disassemble and store equipment after performances.
- Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.
- Install electrical cables or wire
Lighting technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting for concerts, conferences and theatre, or in film and TV productions.
Lighting technicians typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Lighting technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 29,310 GBP * |
| per year |
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Average salary for Lighting technician
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29,310 GBP
Average salary for full-time Lighting technician
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Salary over time for Lighting technician
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Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
