Job Title: Theatres Technician
Location: Salford
Salary: £33,891.52 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, full time
We currently have an opportunity for a multi-skilled Theatre Technician to join the Technical Department here at The Lowry. The Theatre Technician works closely with the Technical Managers and Head of Technical Services to help ensure a smooth running of the Technical Department.
About the role:
This role involves carrying out all duties associated with the get in, fit up, running and get out of a variety pf productions & events taking place across our three theatre spaces, and in other indoor and outdoor spaces. You will be required to work closely with Visiting Companies to provide efficient and professional support for all their technical requirements, and also complete any other tasks needed to help the company facilitate its business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out all duties associated with the getting in, fitting up, running and getting out of productions/events taking place in the theatre spaces.
- Operate lighting, sound, audio visual equipment, counterweight flying systems, motorised truss systems and any other performance associated equipment.
- Assist in the maintenance of technical equipment within the theatre spaces and other areas of the venue.
- Ensure that all technical areas of the building are kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
- Complete and file show related paperwork. Act as Duty Technician when required, being the central point of contact with visiting companies/hirers and acting as the Key Member of Staff (KMS) for fire safety.
- Assist with evacuation in the event of an emergency in liaison with the Duty Security Officer.
- Promote and comply with legislation and The Lowry’s policies on equal opportunities and health and safety, both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
- Identify and undertake training and development as required in order to meet personal and business needs.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post so as to ensure the smooth running of The Lowry.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Skills in all theatrical disciplines including lighting, sound, audio visual, flying, rigging, staging.
- Team Player.
- Communication skills.
- Flexible.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice.
- Competent in ETC EOS software.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a receiving or producing theatre environment.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Administrative and organisational skills, flying, rigging, staging.
- IT skills Word, Excel, CAD software.
- Experience with sACN, artnet, DANTE, networks.
- Moving light maintenance.
- Electrical training.
- BSEN7909.
- First aid training.
- IPAF.
- Health & Safety.
- Rigging.
- Experience of work in a multi space venue.
- Experience in a customer-facing environment.
- Driving licence.
Benefits and package:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building.
- Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday!
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building.
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy is Wednesday 17 May 2023 at 12:00pm.
For more information, please download the recruitment pack. To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
To ensure fairness during our shortlisting process, we ask that you remove all personal details (such as name, age, location, ethnicity, marital status etc) from your CV and covering letter before uploading. This reduces the risk of any potential bias during our recruitment process and ensures that all shortlisting is based on skills, experience and suitability for a role. Thank you for your understanding.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Audio-Visual, Audio-Visual Technician, AV Tech, Audio Technician, Event Assistant, Venue Operations, Events Coordinator, Operations Assistant, Event AV Technician Lighting Engineer, Camera Technician, Lighting technician, technical assistant, lighting and grip assistant, ARRI, Senior Technician, Lens Technician, may be considered for this role.
