Job Type: Full-time
Location: Sowton, Exeter
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri
Salary: £21,500 – £29,500 per annum – subject to skills and experience
THE COMPANY
Luminous Show Technology is an award-winning engineering company that designs and builds advanced special effects equipment for the global entertainment industry.
Our products include flame systems, atmospheric effects and custom mechanical or water-based installations. They are used in shows, attractions and live events around the world, where safety, reliability and consistent performance are essential.
We bring together mechanical, electrical and control engineering with practical, hands-on build work. Everything we make is assembled and tested in our Exeter workshop before it goes out on site.
Founded in 2017, we have grown quickly through a strong, practical engineering culture, focused on innovation and continuous improvement. In 2026, we received a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for our engineering achievements.
We are now looking for an Assembly Technician to join our production team and help build our special effects equipment.
THE ROLE
You will assemble electro-mechanical equipment in our production workshop, following clear instructions and working to a high standard. You’ll help test products before dispatch, keep tools and work areas tidy, and support a safe working environment. Full training will be provided.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Assemble equipment in line with standard procedures
- Work under instruction to ensure assembly is accurate and to a high standard
- Assist with testing equipment prior to packing and dispatch
- Be a proactive member of the team by raising assembly issues and maintaining a safe working environment
- Clean and maintain tools/equipment
- Follow all health and safety guidelines
THE PERSON
Essential skills/experience:
- Enjoys practical hands-on working
- Proactive, positive attitude
- Good attention to detail
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable skills/experience:
- Previous experience in mechanical or electrical assembly
- Hands-on experience of engineering hand tools and power tools
- Experience in one or more of the following: mechanical assembly; electrical assembly; cabling and wiring; plumbing; welding; fabrication; maintenance & repair.
THE BENEFITS
- Salary: £21,500 – £29,500 per annum – subject to skills and experience.
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays (typically 8 per year)
- Company events
- Company uniform
- Employee Assistance Program (confidential helpline available 24 hrs a day)
- Private Health Insurance (hospital stays, comprehensive cancer care, consultations, therapy etc) – available after probation
- Healthcare Cashback Plan (dental treatment, optical treatment, health screening, NHS car parking, prescription charges etc) – available after probation
- Paid sick leave – available after probation
NEXT STEPS
If you possess the experience, passion and attitude to make this role a success then we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability, and any gaps in your employment history, to careers@luminous-showtech.com.
Candidates invited for interview will be expected to complete a short practical task to demonstrate their competence.
This is a permanent role and will be subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probation period. Candidates should ideally be based within a 30-minute commute of EX2 5GL.