Optical engineering manager Work, Jobs in Grays, Ess (with Salaries)

Hire Manager / Sound & Lighting Engineer
WHITE’S SOUND AND LIGHTING GROUP —Grays
- From £26,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Flexitime
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Engineering & Hygiene Manager
PrepWorld —Northfleet
- £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
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Senior NPD & Innovation Manager
zendbox —Paddock Wood
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Engineering Team Leader
Warburtons —Enfield
- Up to £67,300 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
- Bakery
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN MANAGER - DFMA CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION
Laing O'Rourke —Dartford
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
11h
Estates Engineering Shift Leader x 2
Royal Ballet and Opera —London
- £56,247.62 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Team management
- Training & development
3d
Head of Technology & Engineering
ARIA —London
- £115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Recruiting
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Head of Engineering
Glot —London
- £160,000 - £180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
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Environmental Manager- LTC
Bouygues Construction —Tilbury
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
Head of Engineering
Kudos Services —London
- Up to £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Senior Engineering Manager, Growth
Synthesia —London
- £180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Team management
- Communication skills
Senior Sustainability Development Manager
Pure DC —London
Estates Engineering Shift Leader x 2
Royal Opera House —London
- £56,247.62 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Team management
- Training & development
2d
Building Services Engineer Lead (North London Hertfordshire and Essex)
Acorn —Enfield
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Team management
- Organisational skills
Optical Engineering Manager
CoMind —London
- £81,000 - £118,000 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- In-person
- AI
- Employee discount
Lead Maintenance Engineer
Marshalls PLC —Sittingbourne
- £57,596 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Senior Product Manager
Junior AI —London
- £110,000 - £125,000 a year
- Full-time
- AI
- Gym membership
Engineering Director, EU
Monzo —London
- £170,000 - £225,000 a year
- Leadership
- Flexible schedule
Lead Systems Engineer/Team Lead
BAE Systems —Rochester
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Team management
- No degree
- Mentoring
Head of Quality Engineering
Premium Credit Limited —London
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Hire Manager / Sound & Lighting Engineer

WHITE’S SOUND AND LIGHTING GROUP
Grays

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
From £26,000 a year

Benefits

Flexitime
Company pension
Company events
On-site parking

Qualifications

Technical troubleshooting
Driving Licence
Equipment repair
Goods-out loading and unloading
Maintenance
Warehouse management
Organisational skills
Supply chain warehousing
Fault diagnosis and repair
Planned maintenance
Load & unload
Routine servicing
Time management

Full job description

Hire Manager/ Sound & Lighting Engineer

White's Sound & Lighting
Grays, Essex (Warehouse-based with UK-wide travel)
Salary: From £26,000 per year (Depending on Experience)
Job Types: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent

About Us

White's Sound & Lighting is a growing event production company providing professional sound, lighting, staging, and event production services throughout the UK.

We deliver technical solutions for festivals, concerts, corporate events, private functions and live productions, building our reputation on high-quality equipment, reliability and exceptional customer service.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Hire Manager / Sound & Lighting Engineer to become a key part of our team.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on position combining warehouse management with live event engineering.

You'll oversee the day-to-day operation of our hire department, ensuring equipment is correctly prepared, maintained and returned to the highest standard. You'll also work on-site at a wide range of events, from private functions to major festivals.

If you're organised, technically minded and take pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all hire equipment through prep and de-prep.
Maintain accurate stock records using RMS hire management software.
Test, clean and prepare sound, lighting and production equipment.
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
Manufacture and repair cables.
Ensure all equipment is presented to the highest standard before dispatch.
Organise warehouse operations and maintain a clean, safe and efficient working environment.
Load and unload vehicles for events.
Work on-site as a Sound & Lighting Engineer.
Lead the technical delivery of festivals and large-scale productions.
Carry out equipment servicing and preventative maintenance.
Assist with stock management and inventory control.

About You

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience within the live events or entertainment industry.
Experience using RMS hire management software.
Strong knowledge of professional audio, lighting and production equipment.
Experience repairing cables and maintaining technical equipment.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
Pride in maintaining equipment to a professional standard.
A full UK driving licence (preferred).

Working Hours

We can offer either a full-time or part-time permanent position depending on the successful applicant.

Warehouse hours:

Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm

Due to the nature of the live events industry, flexibility is essential. Evening, weekend, bank holiday and overnight work will occasionally be required when supporting events, festivals and installations.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.
Full-time or part-time opportunities.
Opportunity to work on exciting festivals, concerts and major live events.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Career progression within a growing company.
Friendly, supportive and professional working environment.
Access to industry-leading sound, lighting and production equipment.

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking
Training and development opportunities
Career progression
Company events

Schedule

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Overtime
Night shifts
Flexitime where required

Experience

Preferred:

Live events: 2 years
Sound & Lighting Engineering: 2 years
RMS Hire Management Software
Warehouse or hire operations

Licence/Certification

Preferred:

Full UK Driving Licence

Equal Opportunities

White's Sound & Lighting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about live events and want to work with a growing production company delivering events across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short covering letter explaining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for White's Sound & Lighting.

Pay: From £26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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