7 Lighting Technicians jobs in London

Permanent Contract

Full time; 42.5 Hours Per Week

£41,092.00 per annum

Based in: Covent Garden, London

Who we are:

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. The Royal Ballet and Opera wants to share these life-changing artforms with as many people as we can, working to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.

The role:

Lighting Systems are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the production lighting infrastructure and equipment (approximately 13,000 items) site wide. The team also design and install bespoke set electrics across both new and revived productions. These installations cover a wide scope, from straight forward tungsten practicals to LED systems and complex large scale set installations.

We are seeking to recruit a Lighting Systems Technician. This role will assist in the efficient day to day running of the equipment and systems of the Lighting Department, providing technical advice for additional equipment needs, productions, events and outside venues, ensuring that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency, and quality.

What you`ll bring:

Our ideal candidates will be team players with strong communication skills, who can evidence the following:

• An appreciation of why electrical safety is important and how to keep yourself and others safe and the willingness to understand more.
• An understanding of current lighting equipment and systems and the implications of new product developments, particularly with regards to sustainability.
• Ability to assess production needs for lighting requirements and identify and recommend any developments to existing systems or equipment.
• Strong awareness of and adherence to Health and Safety policy and best practice
• The ability to work unsupervised and show initiative in dealing with day-to-day problems.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we`d love to hear from you. A full job description is attached below, along with the RBO information pack which includes details on what benefits we offer. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who arefrom a global majority background and/or those who aredisabled,as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 12^th September 2025.

Interviews will be held virtually the week of 22^nd September 2025.

There will then be an in-person second-round.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.

We are seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to join our well-regarded manufacturing business, specialising in fireplaces, lighting and related products, based in Mitcham. The successful candidate will join our skilled team responsible for the finishing, patination, and wiring of our lighting collection, delivering work to the high standards our brand is known for.

You will be responsible for ensuring lighting orders are completed in accordance with the workshop's schedule and performance targets. This includes taking proper care of all tools and equipment in use, and contributing to a clean, well-organised, and safe working environment.

• Carrying out the chemical patination and finishing of metal components in our lighting range, including painting, gilding, hand-colouring, polishing, and assembling designs.
• Managing your workload efficiently in line with the lighting workshop's schedule to ensure deadlines are met, and updating your manager as each task is completed.
• Reporting any problems promptly to your manager, and where suitable, taking steps to mitigate or resolve issues to maintain client satisfaction.
• Ensuring all orders are completed accurately and to workshop targets.
• Labelling all finished items clearly with the correct order numbers.
• Working closely with the Head of the Lighting Workshop to maintain tidy, organised and safe storage for lighting components and materials.
• Following all electrification procedures precisely.
• Maintaining all tools and machinery, ensuring regular cleaning, care, and safe storage when not in use.
• Preparing, storing, and disposing of chemicals safely in accordance with safety regulations.

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ideally experienced with metal work, basic wiring, or using tools
• Lighting experience in preferred but not essential
• Patinating experience is preferred but not essential

• Salary circa 26k
• Bonus scheme (likely 5% throughout the year) 1 Paid in July, 1 paid in December
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible hours 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)
• Overtime available at a rate of 1.5 times

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

We are seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to join our well-regarded manufacturing business, specialising in fireplaces, lighting and related products, based in Mitcham. The successful candidate will join our skilled team responsible for the finishing, patination, and wiring of our lighting collection, delivering work to the high standards our brand is known for.

You will be responsible for ensuring lighting orders are completed in accordance with the workshop's schedule and performance targets. This includes taking proper care of all tools and equipment in use, and contributing to a clean, well-organised, and safe working environment.

• Carrying out the chemical patination and finishing of metal components in our lighting range, including painting, gilding, hand-colouring, polishing, and assembling designs.
• Managing your workload efficiently in line with the lighting workshop's schedule to ensure deadlines are met, and updating your manager as each task is completed.
• Reporting any problems promptly to your manager, and where suitable, taking steps to mitigate or resolve issues to maintain client satisfaction.
• Ensuring all orders are completed accurately and to workshop targets.
• Labelling all finished items clearly with the correct order numbers.
• Working closely with the Head of the Lighting Workshop to maintain tidy, organised and safe storage for lighting components and materials.
• Following all electrification procedures precisely.
• Maintaining all tools and machinery, ensuring regular cleaning, care, and safe storage when not in use.
• Preparing, storing, and disposing of chemicals safely in accordance with safety regulations.

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ideally experienced with metal work, basic wiring, or using tools
• Lighting experience in preferred but not essential
• Patinating experience is preferred but not essential

• Salary circa 26k
• Bonus scheme (likely 5% throughout the year) 1 Paid in July, 1 paid in December
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible hours 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)
• Overtime available at a rate of 1.5 times

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

We are seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to join our well-regarded manufacturing business, specialising in fireplaces, lighting and related products, based in Mitcham. The successful candidate will join our skilled team responsible for the finishing, patination, and wiring of our lighting collection, delivering work to the high standards our brand is known for.

You will be responsible for ensuring lighting orders are completed in accordance with the workshop's schedule and performance targets. This includes taking proper care of all tools and equipment in use, and contributing to a clean, well-organised, and safe working environment.

• Carrying out the chemical patination and finishing of metal components in our lighting range, including painting, gilding, hand-colouring, polishing, and assembling designs.
• Managing your workload efficiently in line with the lighting workshop's schedule to ensure deadlines are met, and updating your manager as each task is completed.
• Reporting any problems promptly to your manager, and where suitable, taking steps to mitigate or resolve issues to maintain client satisfaction.
• Ensuring all orders are completed accurately and to workshop targets.
• Labelling all finished items clearly with the correct order numbers.
• Working closely with the Head of the Lighting Workshop to maintain tidy, organised and safe storage for lighting components and materials.
• Following all electrification procedures precisely.
• Maintaining all tools and machinery, ensuring regular cleaning, care, and safe storage when not in use.
• Preparing, storing, and disposing of chemicals safely in accordance with safety regulations.

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ideally experienced with metal work, basic wiring, or using tools
• Lighting experience in preferred but not essential
• Patinating experience is preferred but not essential

• Salary circa 26k
• Bonus scheme (likely 5% throughout the year) 1 Paid in July, 1 paid in December
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible hours 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)
• Overtime available at a rate of 1.5 times

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

We are seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to join our well-regarded manufacturing business, specialising in fireplaces, lighting and related products, based in Mitcham. The successful candidate will join our skilled team responsible for the finishing, patination, and wiring of our lighting collection, delivering work to the high standards our brand is known for.

You will be responsible for ensuring lighting orders are completed in accordance with the workshop's schedule and performance targets. This includes taking proper care of all tools and equipment in use, and contributing to a clean, well-organised, and safe working environment.

• Carrying out the chemical patination and finishing of metal components in our lighting range, including painting, gilding, hand-colouring, polishing, and assembling designs.
• Managing your workload efficiently in line with the lighting workshop's schedule to ensure deadlines are met, and updating your manager as each task is completed.
• Reporting any problems promptly to your manager, and where suitable, taking steps to mitigate or resolve issues to maintain client satisfaction.
• Ensuring all orders are completed accurately and to workshop targets.
• Labelling all finished items clearly with the correct order numbers.
• Working closely with the Head of the Lighting Workshop to maintain tidy, organised and safe storage for lighting components and materials.
• Following all electrification procedures precisely.
• Maintaining all tools and machinery, ensuring regular cleaning, care, and safe storage when not in use.
• Preparing, storing, and disposing of chemicals safely in accordance with safety regulations.

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ideally experienced with metal work, basic wiring, or using tools
• Lighting experience in preferred but not essential
• Patinating experience is preferred but not essential

• Salary circa 26k
• Bonus scheme (likely 5% throughout the year) 1 Paid in July, 1 paid in December
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible hours 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)
• Overtime available at a rate of 1.5 times

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

We are seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to join our well-regarded manufacturing business, specialising in fireplaces, lighting and related products, based in Mitcham. The successful candidate will join our skilled team responsible for the finishing, patination, and wiring of our lighting collection, delivering work to the high standards our brand is known for.

You will be responsible for.