Description
We are seeking a Senior Technician to join the team at the Alban Arena and Eric Morecambe Centre to assist the technical team in the setup and operation of theatre performances, concerts and events.
We need a Theatre Senior Technician who will…
- Be able to support a diverse team fully embracing our company values.
- Support the smooth operation of the theatre performances and associated activities.
- Be fast thinking and adaptable
- Work closely with visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met as economically as possible.
- Have experience in managing health, safety and quality standards within the industry
This position will involve day, evening and weekend work, including public holidays.
Technical
- Managing the smooth and efficient running of all technical functions in the Venue
- Actioning show rider information, ensuring these are up to date on the venue management system.
- Sustaining the maintenance of the backstage areas, including Venue equipment and fixtures and fittings.
- The role will liaise with external clients, organising hire deliveries and liaise with other in-house colleagues when required for Technical, Maintenance or Event requirements.
- Responding to specific technical queries via email and phone, or in person
- Assisting the Technical Manager; and taking a key role in the production elements of the yearly Pantomime
Maintenance
- Complete maintenance tasks and ensure the standards in the venue meet company expectations laid out in the Everyone Quality Management System (EQMS)
- Assisting the Maintenance Manager at occasional times, in Planned Preventative or Reactive Maintenance, when asked to by the Venue/Technical Management.
General
- To maximise income and minimise expenditure at all times.
- To deliver excellent customer experience that generates positive feedback.
- To take positive action to promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work of The Theatre.
- To abide by the venues and Everyone Active SLM policies such as Health and Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Child Protection, Data Protection, IT policies, Environmental Sustainability, Licensing etc.
Person Specification
Essential
- At least 12 months of experience in a backstage/technical role
- Previous experience in a Backstage/Technical role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Confident in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, with the ability to confidently learn new software.
- Values and respects others at all times.
- Confident, friendly and approachable.
- Honest and reliable.
- Willingness to learn new skills through both formal and on the job training.
- Flexibility and willingness to work paid additional hours (including evenings and weekends) and TOIL.
Desirable
- Underlying knowledge of LX and Sound systems, preferably Avolites, Midas and L'acoustics.
- Counterweight flying experience.
- Experience of working with a variety of touring companies and corporate clients
- Experience in completing maintenance tasks
If this sounds like you, we’d love you to get in touch. Simply email your CV and covering letter detailing why you think you are suitable for this role.