Tech Swing (Stage and Truck Pack), Rodeo Productions

The Technical Swing will have a Stage/Truck Pack bias, and will work closely with the Carpenter, Lighting and Sound teams, Stage Management, touring company, resident crew, and visiting crew, in establishing and executing the needs of the production.

The ideal candidate will have experience of touring and opening large-scale theatre shows, ideally musicals.

Key responsibilities include:

• To support the technical Heads of Department in equipment cleaning and daily checks, to ensure equipment is in fitted and in working order for each performance.
• Responsibility for loading and unloading the wagons as required.
• To ensure that work materials and technical equipment are kept in a tidy and secured manner.
• To report any faults to the relevant Head of Department and assist in resolving any issues as required.
• To learn and maintain a strong practical understanding of all technical stage plots, and to run technical plots during performances as required, to ensure the smooth-running of the show.
• To instruct venue crew where necessary.
• To support the touring team in ensuring all areas and equipment adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all departments, such as within the Carpentry team, Sound department, Lighting department, and Stage Management team, as well as the Performing Company, Wardrobe, and Music departments, to ensure the smooth-running of the show.
• Attend technical, dress and understudy rehearsals as required.
• To support and assist other departments where required as an active member of the touring team.
• Comply with the Manager's Health and Safety and other policies at all times.
• Attending rehearsals and all show calls and maintenance calls as required
• Perform all duties as deemed necessary for the success of the production