Are you a skilled technician looking to take your career to the next level? This role offers a unique chance to lead, manage, and direct a dynamic technical team in a vibrant and diverse environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the preparation, setup, and execution of a wide range of productions and events. This includes ensuring all technical aspects are meticulously planned and executed, from lighting and sound to stage management and equipment maintenance. The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every event runs seamlessly.
This role is 40 hours a week, onsite and includes working evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays in a busy and thriving environment
Role Responsibilities:
- Show Operations: Manage and assist with the setup, running, and pack down of shows and events.
- Technical Duties: Move scenery, operate lighting and sound, and manage special effects.
- Customer Relations: Collaborate with visiting producers and artists.
- Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance of venue equipment.
- Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with safety procedures and protect venue assets.
Essential Experience:
- Teamwork: Proven experience working as part of a team.
- Theatre Environment: Previous experience in a busy theatre setting.
- Technical Skills: Basic literacy, computer literacy, and numeracy.
Desirable Experience:
- Lighting & Sound Systems: Knowledge of rigging, focusing, plotting, and problem-solving.
- Counterweight Flying Systems: Experience with temporary rigging solutions.
- Electrics: Understanding of single and three-phase heavy mains power.
- Height Safety: Ability to work safely at height.
- Security: Awareness of security and fire safety requirements.
- Maintenance Skills: Proficiency with power tools and general building maintenance.
- Staff Management: Experience managing staff and working with young people.