Job Description

The purpose of this role is to take live event lighting projects through the full cycle from initial enquiry through quote and delivery to invoice and debrief. Projects may involve other disciplines, such as temporary power and audio, and we would expect you to be able to manage solutions involving all disciplines with support from technical experts within the team.

The job involves working both in the office and on-site to deliver a range of exciting projects.

We are looking for a motivated, interested person who can think creatively to solve problems to join our team. You will be experienced in delivering top-class lighting systems for live events. A commitment to teamwork, quality, learning about new technology, gaining new skills and giving first-class customer service are essential values.

About the Company

Pearce Hire is an award-winning supplier of power, lighting and audio to the live events sector, specialising in festivals and outdoor events. We have a permanent team of 30 employees and have been in business for over 30 years. Our headquarters are in Peterborough, and we support clients across the country.

The purpose of this role is to take lighting projects through the full cycle from initial enquiry through quote and delivery to invoice and debrief. Projects may involve other disciplines, and we would expect you to be able to manage solutions involving all disciplines.


Core office hours are 0930 to 1700 ,and with flexibility required to ensure projects are correctly delivered. Average weekly hours across the year are 48 hours per week, and holiday pay will be calculated on a 48-hour week. You will work from the office and on-site, and weekend working is to be expected. Overtime is paid.


Salary 40k-50k DOE Plus Overtime

Key Responsibilities

Carry out site meetings, client liaison and job visits


Preparation of job quotes and tender applications


Responsibility for designing lighting and rigging systems; scheduling crew and transport; running load-ins, live periods and load-outs


Planning project delivery and compiling the correct information prior to arrival on site


Produce CAD drawings & rigging plots for own projects and other project managers as required


Lighting design where required for projects


Liaise with the warehouse and workshop departments with regard to logistics and equipment preparation.


Managing the delivery of the project to ensure costs are controlled and profit margins are maintained


Equipment Procurement and product purchasing support


Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in technology and legislation and their impacts on project delivery and compliance


Drive standards of lighting planning, systems and equipment


Site work as required when the company workload demands


Provide input to develop and improve systems of work


Oversee the lighting maintenance regime


Proactively identify and solve problems


Work as part of a busy team


Use the Hiretrack NX inventory control system

Personal Skills

Excellent organisational skills


Excellent interpersonal skills


Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative


Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook


Attention to detail


Flexibility


Able to work as part of a team and effectively delegate tasks

Employment Benefits

Paid Overtime


21 Day holiday + bank holidays


All workwear and PPE provided


Company Pension Scheme


Comprehensive training programme


Annual company dinner / social event


Various other staff activities


Sick Pay


Onsite parking


Friendly Team - nice place to work



No Recruitment agencies / Previous Applicants need not apply.