Purpose of the Role
To work as part of the technical team and, overseen by the Venue Technical Manager, deliver a service to all visiting productions of the highest possible standards.
Hours: 25 hours per week
Grade: TC04
Starting Salary: £22,415 (pro-rata) per annum
Team: Production
Closing Date: Friday 27th October 2023, 5pm
Shortlisting of applications and interviews for the role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate(s) are found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.
General
- To provide technical support to all users of the venue
- To provide technical cover during performances as required.
- To undertake practical work in relation to get-ins, fit-ups, strikes and get-outs including the assembly, rigging, adjustment and use of scenery, props, rigging and lifting equipment, lighting equipment, special effects and sound equipment.
- To prepare plans and schedules, as may be required, in relation to the fitting up and rigging of technical equipment.
- To set up any technical equipment required for the performance or event spaces.
- Where required, to provide technical assistance to external users.
- To take responsibility for day-to-day maintenance of the site.
- To be responsible for opening up and shutting down backstage areas when required.
Health and Safety
- To ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met at all times while working.
- To attend training as required and maintain awareness of Health and Safety regulations specific to the spaces and equipment used.
- With the Venue Technical Manager, to co-ordinate regular safety checks of all technical equipment, machinery, fixtures and fittings.
- To ensure that all specialist equipment is correctly shut down at the completion of each working day.
- To ensure that all potential hazards are made safe as soon as is practicably possible.
- To assist in the safe evacuation of staff and audience members in the event of a fire or emergency situation.
- In conjunction with the Venue Technical Manager ensure external hires are fully briefed on the safe use of the theatre space.
- To produce risk assessments and method statements as required.
Other
- To ensure all equipment is stored safely and is accessible to authorised users.
- To maintain an inventory of all equipment and materials held and used.
- To perform any other duties as reasonably requested by the Venue Technical Manager.
Closing date: 27/10/2023