Flys (Automation) Senior Technician - Covent Garden

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Job summary

A leading company in the performing arts is seeking a Senior Technician for their Flys team at Covent Garden. The role involves ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency in automated flying operations during performances. Applicants should have a solid background in technical theatre and experience with automated systems. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trained and safe operator of an automated flying system.
• Current experience in technical theatre is essential.
• Ability to assess production needs for Flys operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational and production requirements of rehearsals and performances.
• Work as part of the Flys Team to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the team and handle day-to-day problems.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Initiative

Technical theatre experience

Automated flying system operation

AutoCAD

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Flys (Automation) Senior Technician - Covent Garden

Type: Permanent contract

Hours: Full time; 42.5 hours per week

Salary: £44,714.88 (Grade D) per annum

Location: Covent Garden, London

Who we are:

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead in opera, ballet, music, and dance, both on stage and through digital platforms such as live streaming and worldwide cinema screenings. We aim to share these artforms widely, enriching the cultural life of the nation by increasing public enjoyment and appreciation of ballet and opera.

The role:

Our Technical, Production, and Costume Department ensures the highest quality performances through technical excellence during performances, rehearsals, and events. We are seeking a Senior Technician to join our Flys team.

The role involves working as part of the Flys Team to ensure operational and production requirements of rehearsals and performances are met with the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and quality. Following our recent upgrade, the RBO has collaborated with Tait to develop and launch the EpiQ Automation Control system, positioning the RBO as an industry leader in Automated Flying. The RBO maintains a fully automated Flys system while applying manual flying principles. Training will be provided on our specific system, but automation experience is essential as a foundation.

What you`ll bring:

• A team player with a collaborative approach and strong communication skills.
• The ability to work independently, show initiative, and handle day-to-day problems.
• A willingness to learn new skills and train others.
• An excellent track record in technical theatre, with current experience essential.
• Proven experience as a trained and safe operator of an automated flying system (RBO or equivalent).
• Ability to assess production needs for Flys operations in a repertory house.
• An understanding of technical aspects of performance and broader technical needs of other departments.
• Good understanding of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety relevant to the operation of flying systems or automation.

How to apply:

If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you. Please find the full job description and the RBO information pack attached, which include details of our benefits.

If you have access requirements for your application, contact the RBO Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

The Royal Opera House is committed to diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are underrepresented in our organization. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Closing date: 8am, Friday 23rd May 2025.

Interviews: Will be held on-site at ROH Covent Garden at the end of May.

Applicants must have UK work authorization.

No agencies.