Apprentice Creative Venue Technician

Skern Training; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is offering a Creative Venue Technician (CVT) apprenticeship at the King's Lynn Corn Exchange Theatre & Cinema. The role involves learning on the job to operate and maintain lighting, sound, video, and staging for live events.

Apprentices will train under the Technical Manager, work across venues, and may progress to full-time employment after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Experience of a concert hall / theatre type environment.
• Experience of operating stage / technical equipment.
• Experience of Sound operation.
• An awareness of Health and Safety law for live venues.
• Some electrical knowledge (PAT Testing).
• Familiarity with ETC, Avolite lighting desks and Yamaha CL5 or similar.
• The ability to communicate effectively.
• A creative and positive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to motivate, train and advise casual staff.
• The ability to develop positive working relationships with incoming companies, hirers and users.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate technical stage equipment (lighting, sound, video and staging).
• Prepare and show cinema films as required.
• Under guidance, ensure events operate within licensing and health and safety legislation.
• Responsible for general housekeeping associated with the technical operation of the venues.
• Carry out building and plant maintenance as required.
• Undertake duties associated with the technical operation and maintenance of the venues as directed by the Technical Manager.
• Carry out all building and fire alarm checks as specified by the Technical Manager.
• Undertake duties associated with the technical operation and maintenance of the venues as directed by the Technical Manager.

Skills

Initiative

Tools

ETC

Avolite lighting desks

Yamaha CL5 digital sound desk

Job description

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

King's Lynn Corn Exchange theatre and cinema is a popular entertainment venue featuring everything from opera to pantomime.Located on the historic Tuesday Market Place in the heart of King's Lynn. We are looking to take on an apprentice who will join our team of technicians, learn on the job and gain a valuable qualification.

King's Lynn Corn Exchange theatre and cinema is a popular entertainment venue featuring everything from opera to pantomime.
Located on the historic Tuesday Market Place in the heart of King's Lynn, the Corn Exchange hosts a wide variety of entertainment for everyone to enjoy including top comedians, live music concerts, dance, opera, children's shows, musicians, theatre, talks and a magical pantomime every Christmas.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Assist in the technical operation of the King's Lynn Corn Exchange Theatre & Cinema and The King’s Lynn Arts Centre ensuring that operational, maintenance and health and safety requirements are complied with.

KEY AREAS

• Based at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, assist in the operation and maintenance of all technical activities and equipment within the Arts & Entertainment venues.
• Under guidance of the Technical Manager ensure that all operations comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Liaise with staff and incoming productions/events to ensure that the events take place smoothly and effectively.

MAIN DUTIES

• Set-up & operate technical stage equipment (inc. lighting, sound, video & staging).
• Prepare and show cinema films as required.
• Under guidance of the Technical Manager, ensure all events/productions operate within licensing and health and safety legislation.
• Responsible for general housekeeping associated with the technical operation of the venues.
• Carry out Building/ Plant maintenance as required.
• Undertake duties associated with the technical operation and maintenance of the venues as directed by the Technical Manager.
• Carry out all building & fire alarm checks as specified by the Technical Manager.
• Undertake duties associated with the technical operation and maintenance of the venues as directed by the Technical Manager

Entry requirements

• Experience of a concert hall / theatre type environment.
• Experience of operating stage / technical equipment.
• Experience of Sound operation
• An awareness of relevant Health and Safety law and the implications for a live entertainment venue.
• Some electrical knowledge. i.e. PAT Testing
• Some experience of using ETC, Avolite lighting desks and Yamaha CL5 digital sound desk or similar.
• Knowledge of Cinema
• The ability to work in a well organised, methodical manner with a high level of self-motivation.
• The ability to communicate effectively.
• A creative and positive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to motivate, train and advise casual staff.
• The ability to develop positive working relationships with incoming companies, hirers and users.

Skills required

• Initiative

Training to be provided

A CVT provides technical support for the construction, rehearsal, presentation and removal of a live performance. They are multi-skilled across a wide range of technical disciplines. They possess a broad level of knowledge relevant to the venue in which they operate. CVTs will be competent in lighting, audio, video and stage systems related to live performance. They apply these competencies to their resident premises and production. They are skilled in stagecraft techniques such as operating stage machinery and performing scene changes. This allows them to set up, rig, operate, maintain and carry out basic repairs of technical equipment used in creative venues.

Duty 1Interpret system specifications for productions, live performance and events. These systems can include sound or lighting or video.

Duty 2Assemble and configure systems to meet the specification requirements for sound, lighting, power or video.

Duty 3Test, troubleshoot and maintain equipment and systems.

Duty 4Collaborate with stakeholders and work with team members.

Duty 5Operate and maintain technical equipment.

Duty 6Dynamically risk assess the work environment and situation. Adapt working practices to ensure the safety of self and others.

Duty 7Disassemble and store technical equipment safely and efficiently at the end of the event, ensuring that the integrity of the components is maintained.

Duty 12 (Creative Venue Technician (CVT))Monitor and operate systems or services relevant to own workplace.

Duty 13 (Creative Venue Technician (CVT))Assemble scenery and staging systems to meet performance requirements.

Duty 14 (Creative Venue Technician (CVT))Carry out live scene changes and operate stage and suspension systems.

Duty 15 (Creative Venue Technician (CVT))Inspect systems or services relevant to own workplace and carry out maintenance, basic repairs, and upkeep.

Things to consider

Appointments will be made subject to a satisfactory criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.Due to the nature of the live events industry, this will not be a 9-5 role. The successful apprentice will be expected to work late nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Location

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Tuesday Market Tuesday Market Place,
King’S Lynn,
Norfolk,United Kingdom.
PE30 1JW

At a Glance

Salary:
£24414 - £24414 per year

Duration:
21 Months

Apprenticeship standard:
Creative industries production technician (Level 3)