Assistant Lighting Technician


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: FORFEY LTD Reporting in to our Lighting Technician, this role will involve learning the differences between various lighting options and understanding the best forms of lighting for a given venue. The candidate will have the opportunity to go to venues to support in pre-event assessments at some of Northern Ireland’s most iconic locations including the SSE Arena, the Ulster Hall, the Waterfront Hall and the Lyric Theatre, as well as a range of conference/corporate suites, outdoor festivals and church halls/community halls etc.

Responsibilities

  • Learning about and then using warehouse software to effectively and efficiently prepare equipment to be shipped to locations and venues.
  • Employee will learn how to identify relevant equipment and safely and securely prepare it prior to events.
  • Supporting our Lighting Technicians with effective layouts and set-ups prior to events plus how to test and adjust set-ups on site.
  • The employee will be trained in the different processes that apply to permanent installations compared to those of rentals and support Lighting Technicians with physical installations.
  • Employee will be trained and learn how to safely and efficiently load and unload equipment at our warehouse on to our vehicles of different sizes, known as prep and de-prep before and after events.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Maths and English Language GCSEs (C or above).
  • Competent linguistic skills and ability to engage clients in English both verbally and in writing.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends during peak season (summer and Christmas).
  • Agility to work in a fast-paced industry and adaptability to support on projects of differing sizes.
  • Ability to work as part of teams of varying sizes on any given project.

Desirable Skills

  • A basic understanding of lighting technology for live events.
  • Full UK driving license.
  • An interest in the live events industry.
  • Enthusiasm to learn the different elements of the industry and our projects beyond just lighting, such as production and audio.

Further Information

The Employer is: FORFEY LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1754813
Job Sector
Construction, Trades and Architecture
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
16/01/2026
Closing date
26/02/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed with employer.

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