Careers

Location: CR4 4FG – At the Lightwave warehouse
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Salary: up-to £33,000 per annum

About Lightwave

Lightwave is a London-based technical event production company, established in 2012. We deliver lighting, sound, video, staging and scenic solutions for live events across the UK and beyond, including conferences, awards show, exhibitions and festivals. Our reputation is built on immaculate kit, meticulous preparation and a team that takes genuine pride in what leaves the building.

The Role

We are seeking a Sound Prep Technician to join a busy and fast-growing department in our warehouse. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role responsible for ensuring every desk and rack is tested, prepped and show-ready.

You’ll be the person who helps makes sure each job that leaves is perfectly prepped and that everything comes back checked, repaired and returned to its home.

Key Responsibilities

• Prep audio equipment for upcoming jobs against picking lists in our rental management system, scanning equipment out with scanners and reporting any shortages.
• Test and configure equipment before dispatch – loudspeakers and amplifiers, digital mixing console, wireless microphone and IEM systems, comms, audio networking and cable packages. Including, building, wiring and labelling amp racks and RF racks to spec for upcoming jobs.
• Check in returning equipment: test, clean, inspect all items and return them to their designated locations, reporting any losses or damages.
• Carry out first-line maintenance and repairs, including cable repairs, firmware updates, hardware swaps, and escalate more complex faults.
• Assist with portable appliance testing (PAT) of all Lightwave stock.
• Support the wider warehouse team with goods in/out, loading and unloading vehicles, stock checks and general housekeeping.

About You – Essential

• Broad working knowledge of professional audio equipment including loudspeakers, amplifiers, microphones, wireless/RF systems and digital mixing consoles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to work autonomously whilst being a real team player.
• Comfortable using computer systems and asset management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in doing things properly, every time.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise a busy workload against job deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment (up to 25kg) and working on your feet in an active warehouse.
• To maintain service levels during busy periods, the ability to work paid overtime on occasions, including weekends is essential.

About You – Desirable

• Portable appliance testing (PAT) experience
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Salary of £33,000 per annum
• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development
• Overtime at 1.5 pay rate
• Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us about yourself to careers@lwp.co.uk with the subject line “Sound Prep Technician”.

Closing date: 16th October 2026. We review applications as they arrive and may close the posting early, so please apply promptly.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Lightwave Productions is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Location: CR4 4FG - At the Lightwave warehouse
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Salary: £30,800 per annum

About Lightwave

Lightwave is a London-based technical event production company, established in 2012. We deliver lighting, sound, video, staging and scenic solutions for live events across the UK and beyond, including conferences, awards show, exhibitions and festivals. Our reputation is built on immaculate kit, meticulous preparation and a team that takes genuine pride in what leaves the building.

The Role

We are seeking a Cable Prep Technician to join a busy and fast-growing department in our warehouse. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role responsible for ensuring every cable and distro is tested, prepped and show-ready.

You’ll be the person who makes sure no job ever leaves with a faulty cable and that everything comes back checked, repaired and returned to its home.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, repair, label and organise cable stock to Lightwave quality standards.
• Prep and pull cable for upcoming jobs against picking lists in our rental management system, scanning equipment out with scanners and reporting any shortages.
• Build and break down cable rooms (looming/de-looming) to job specifications.
• Check in returning cable stock: test, clean, re-coil, re-tape and return items to their designated locations, reporting any losses or damages.
• Assist with portable appliance testing (PAT) of all Lightwave stock.
• Support the wider warehouse team with goods in/out, loading and unloading vehicles, stock checks and general housekeeping.

About You – Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Able to work autonomously whilst being a real team player.
• Comfortable using computer systems and asset management software.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in doing things properly, every time.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise a busy workload against job deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment (up to 25kg) and working on your feet in an active warehouse.
• To maintain service levels during busy periods, the ability to work paid overtime on occasions, including weekends is essential.

About You – Desirable

• Portable appliance testing (PAT) experience.
• Experience in a rental/hire warehouse for an event production, AV, lighting or sound company.
• Understanding of temporary power distribution for events.

What We Offer

• Salary of £30,800 per annum
• 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development
• Overtime at 1.5 pay rate
• Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us about yourself to careers@lwp.co.uk with the subject line “Cable Prep Technician”.

Closing date: 16th October 2026. We review applications as they arrive and may close the posting early, so please apply promptly.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Lightwave Productions is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual