Lead Installer

We’re one to watch in the industry – we’ve been consistently growing for many years and are ready to take things to the next level.

Technical Stage Services are specialists in Theatre and Live Event Technology. Unlike most companies in the industry we offer a full range of services for our customers – and we do them well.

Whether it’s dry hire, full event production, equipment sales, installation, testing and inspections or repairs, we’re the only phone number a technical manager, facilities manager or event organiser needs to get all their technical requirements sorted.

Our business is built on long term relationships with customers – we’ll work with them to prioritise their budgets and give them a plan to get them what they need, even if it has to be done in stages and takes years.

We’ve been in business for 22 years so we must be doing something right!

We’re a friendly team of 12 who all have the same aim: to do a great job for our customers. We do our best to do things properly and not cut corners – particularly when it comes to safety.

Even ex-employees can still feel like part of the team – some of our current team returned having previously left, and many of our ex-team members still freelance for us regularly!

What we do can be hectic at times– it’s events after all – but we all have a ‘can-do’ mentality and will always pitch in to help each other when needed. And we’ll have a few laughs along the way!

This is a hands-on role leading site installations of AV and performance systems across schools, theatres, and event spaces. You’ll be out on the tools – installing, testing, troubleshooting – while also supervising small teams, liaising with clients, and making sure every job is completed safely and professionally.

You’ll play a key part in bringing our projects to life – whether it’s fitting out a new drama studio, updating a theatre’s lighting system, or installing a full AV package in a school hall.

If you’ve got great technical skills, love working on-site, and are ready to step up into a role with more responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

You can break this job down into three main parts:

• Install audio, lighting, video, stage and rigging systems
• Read and follow technical drawings and system schematics
• Carry out fault-finding, testing and commissioning
• Supervise small teams, including apprentices
• Ensure work is completed to high standards and on schedule
• Be the main point of contact for clients and contractors while on site

3. Reporting and communication

• Complete job reports and paperwork
• Keep the Projects Manager in the loop on progress and issues
• Help support junior staff and share your knowledge

What a Typical
* day might look like:

* Note:

no two days are ever really “typical” in this role, but here’s a flavour of what it could look like…

8:30am Arrive on site and run through the day’s tasks with the team
8:50am Start the install: mounting lighting bars and program the lighting desk
11:00am Tea break (and a quick look at the plans for tomorrow’s second fix)
1:00pm Lunch
1:30pm Testing and troubleshooting a PA rack that’s showing a fault
3:00pm Final site walk around with the customer and check off the snag list, followed by training on the new systems
4:30pm Upload site notes and photos to the cloud and call the Projects Manager to debrief
5:00pm Head back, ready to do it all again tomorrow!

We might not be the highest paying company, but we’re being totally upfront about that – the salary range is between £28,000 and £35,000 – where you sit within that range will depend on your skills and experience.

It’s useful to also know that:

– We’re Living Wage employers, so everyone is paid a decent wage

– We usually apply a cost of living increase to salaries each year

– After 3 years with us you’ll be eligible for an annual retention bonus

But we also know that it’s not all about the money. Here are some of the other benefits working with us:

– Company van, laptop and mobile phone

– Base rate of 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, which increases after 2, 4 and 5 years – up to 4 additional days

– Day off on your birthday

– 1 day per quarter off…