Casual Technician

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Casual Theatre Assistant to support the operation of shows at the Civic Theatre. The role involves assisting with set up, operation and dismantling of performances, and working across Culture, Sport and Tourism venues as required.

The post requires some knowledge of sound, lighting, or stage craft and the ability to work safely in a busy, physical environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating technical equipment used in theatre productions.
• Experience with sound, lighting or stage craft is desirable.
• Ability to work safely in a busy performance environment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the set up, operation and dismantling of shows at the Civic Theatre or other venues as required.
• Support the technical team during performances and events.
• Work in confined spaces, at height and in noisy conditions, adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Sound

Lighting

Stagecraft

Job description

The theatres Casual Assistant is key to the operation of the building and form part of the technical team that deliver shows and events in the theatre and across Culture Sport and Tourism sector. The successful candidates will be required to operate in a safe manner to assist with set up, operation and dismantling of shows within the Civic Theatre or other areas where required.

It would be expected that some knowledge and experience of working in sound, Lighting or stage craft could be demonstrated, with relevant understanding of how to use technical equipment.

The post is a physically demanding role where manual handling will be required. The postholder must be able to work at height, in confined spaces and working in noisy conditions.

Rotherham Civic Theatre welcomes more than 70,000 customers a year with a programme of professional and amateur shows and the much-loved annual pantomime.