Job Title: Junior Lighting & Camera Technician
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full Time, Permanent.
The Role
Due to a recent increase in our kit and facilities, a new position has been made available for a Junior Technician with our company at Battersea Studios, London.
As a Junior Technician, you will be supporting the technical team to test and maintain the components of our Camera, Video and Edit departments.
The role is a permanent position following a 9-hour day flexible shift pattern between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday. This role can involve occasional weekend work and there is the possibility of other out of hour’s overtime.
Responsibilities
- Test hired kit upon return from clients; assuring it is provided to our clients in a suitable condition and in line with manufacturer specifications.
- Reporting and logging any damage or missing components to the correct member of staff.
- Performing repairs were possible and communicating with service providers when required.
- Looking after any crew on prep days and assisting visiting clients seeking kit demonstrations
- You will start with the more basic kit (Grip, Lighting etc) and gradually learn on the job as you progress on to more complex equipment (Lighting, Cameras, Lenses etc)
Candidate Requirements
- Film and Broadcast-related degree or industry experience is required.
- Competent Technical Understanding, ideally that of the Film and TV Industry.
- General Knowledge of Professional Cameras, Lighting & Sound Equipment.
- IT and Computer Skills in both macOS and Windows Systems.
- Proactive and Keen to Self-Learn and Problem Solve.
- Good Organisation and Time Management.
- Great Attention to Detail.
- Appreciation of Key Industry Manufacturers such as ARRI, Sony, Zeiss and Canon.
- Full Clean Driving License is Desirable but Not Essential.
Benefits
- 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced out of hours pay
- Paid Overtime
- Ability to work weekends if desired
- X-Mas Party
- Hours off in leu if desired
- Access to camera equipment outside of working hours once confident
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Camera Engineer, Lighting Engineer, Camera Technician, Lighting technician, technical assistant, Junior lighting and grip assistant, ARRI, Song, Zeiss, Cannon, Film Technician, Film Engineer, Senior Technician, Lens Technician may also be considered for this role will be considered for this role.
