Casual Technician

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Rotherham Civic Theatre is seeking a Casual Assistant to join the technical team, supporting the setup, operation and dismantling of shows in the Civic Theatre and other venues. The role involves working with sound, lighting and stage craft, and using technical equipment as needed.

The post requires physical fitness, the ability to work at height and in confined spaces, and safe handling of equipment. Equality and inclusion are central to RMBC, with active encouragement for applicants from all

Qualifications

• Some knowledge and experience of working in sound, lighting or stage craft.
• Ability to use technical equipment and operate safely in a theatre environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set up, operation and dismantling of shows within the Civic Theatre or other areas.
• Work in a safe manner in noisy environments and at height or in confined spaces as required.
• Support the technical team across the Culture, Sport and Tourism sector.

Skills

Sound

Lighting

Stage craft

Technical equipment

Job description

location_on Location Civic Theatre/Arts Centre

credit_card Salary £13.45 per hour (Pay award pending)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

RMBC are looking to recruit staff for Rotherham Theatres technical department.

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.

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.

Applications from Women, people from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities and Disabled People are welcomed as under-representation currently exists at this level within the organisation. Section 159 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE