Electrical Maintenance Technician - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL)

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is calling on skilled and passionate technicians to join our Set Lighting Department as an Electrical Maintenance Technician. In this hands-on role, you'll be at the heart of the action, managing, modifying, and repairing the lighting equipment that brings our productions to life. From blockbuster films to high-end TV dramas, you'll ensure our rental lighting gear is in top condition and ready to perform on set. If you're an expert in electronics with a love for film and TV, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary!

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Maintaining a high level of technical knowledge in electronics and lighting
• Setting up electronic systems and devices
• Assembling and connecting system components
• Modifying and repairing electronic products
• Repairing malfunctions in circuitry
• Understanding of comprehending manuals and circuit diagrams
• Inspection and maintenance of all electronic products
• Check all returning stock for quality control
• Managing cost reports and inventory reports
• Bar code equipment and put WB identification markers on the equipment.
• Managing repair costings and approvals

Qualifications & Experiences...

• An industry-recognised qualification in electronics
• High knowledge of new lighting technologies in the market
• Previous experience with Film and Television lighting equipment is advantageous, but training can be provided.
• Experience with manual handling lighting equipment and loading vehicles
• Computer literate, with the ability to use Excel, Word, and Outlook confidently
• Experience using a computer-based rental system ( training can be provided).

Business Overview

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) is a world-class film and TV studio offering one of the largest facilities in the UK. The purpose-built studio site is home to 20 sound stages, production offices, workshops, an indoor water tank, and an extensive, clear-horizon backlot.

WBSL includes the on-site production rentals business, Warner Bros. Set Lighting & Rigging, which provides the industry with state-of-the-art lighting equipment, scaffolding, and production supplies for stage and location shoots worldwide. In addition, Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, based in London, provides picture and sound post-production services for film and TV, and has a dedicated Dailies department on the lot at WBSL.

Warner Bros. Leavesden Park, adjacent to the Studio, offers modern and flexible office space for productions and is home to The WonderWorks, a bespoke childcare facility available to those working on site.

With a range of services including an on-site gym, café, and wellbeing room, WBSL provides the perfect home for productions and has become the studio of choice for many filmmakers worldwide.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Client-provided location(s): Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000098236EXTERNALENGLOBAL

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-15T19:50:44