General Swing Technician

Solotech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Solotech, in partnership with ABBA Voyage, is seeking a General Swing Technician with a video and lighting bias to support pre-programmed show playback and live productions.

You will operate video and/or lighting systems during performances, assist with maintenance, and work with the Video and Lighting teams across rehearsals, previews, and shows, with travel within the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating large-scale live productions.
• Knowledge of lighting, video and rigging disciplines.
• Ability to multitask calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the show’s system design.
• Operate Video and/or Lighting systems during performances.
• Assist with maintenance during rehearsals and shows.
• Manage associated control equipment during shows and tech runs.
• Report faults and liaise with project managers for repairs.
• Share knowledge and support cross-department skill development.
• Travel within the UK as required.

Skills

Control systems

Live productions

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

High work at height

Education

Industry qualifications

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

VYV Photon

VYV Albion

Disguise

Barco E2/S3

ROE LED

Panasonic projectors

IT networking

Job description

Join Our World-Class Team – General Swing Technician with a video and lighting bias at ABBA Voyage.

We are expanding our exceptional team to ensure ABBA Voyage continues to deliver outstanding performances. In partnership with ABBA Voyage, Solotech supplies cutting-edge equipment and key production personnel across audio, video, and lighting disciplines.

Reporting to the Senior Project Coordinatorthe General Swing Technician will work with all departments to ensure the smooth playback of a pre-programmed show.

You will have experience in operating large scale live productions in theatre or other industries and must have extensive knowledge of Video or Lighting Equipment to include experience with integration of video with live performance.

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader inlive productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals.Our ambition?To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

Your day will look like this:

• Maintain and support the show’s system design
• Support the Video and Lighting teams during rehearsals, previews, performances, and maintenance periods
• Responsible for operating Video and/or Lighting systems during performances as required
• Responsible for managing associated control equipment during the shows and during show tech runs.
• Responsible for undertaking proactive and preventative maintenance during the shows and during show tech runs.
• Assist with the weekly scheduling routine maintenance and equipment replacement when required.
• Report equipment faults immediately and liaise with Solotech Project Managers regarding repairs
• Share knowledge within the Solotech team, contributing to cross-departmental skill development
• Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise, or after testing and resolve the issues i ndependently whilst working under pressure.
• Work closely with the Heads of Video and Lighting to ensure smooth daily show operations
• Monitor and manage spare stock levels for on-site repairs
• Support internal departments when required to ensure excellent customer service.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc requests as required by your manager.

Level of education:

• Industry accepted qualifications
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or proven work experience

Work experience:

• Have at least 2 years of proven work experience within the live events industry
• General technical knowledge in lighting, sound, video & rigging

Essential skills / experience:

• Strong understanding of key control systems and technical disciplines used within live productions
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to multitask calmly under pressure
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and precise
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, diplomatic, and customer-focused
• Team-oriented with the ability to work autonomously when required
• Comfortable working at height while wearing a harness
• Discreet, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Proactive problem-solver, aligned with company policies and procedures
• Ability to represent Solotech to the highest professional standard at all times.

Desirable Skills / experience

Knowledge of any/all of the following protocols applicable to the show would be of great benefit

• VYV Photon and VYV Albion
• Disguise
• Barco Event Master E2 & S3
• Brompton LED Processors
• IT networking
• Working at heights (training can be provided)
• ROE LED Panels and ROE Strip
• Panasonic projectors
• LiveEdit
• Luminex network switches
• Ross camera robotics
• IPAF 1b

Other requirements

• Right to work and remain in the UK
• Ability to travel throughout the UK including overnight stays from time to time

Our offer to you:

• Competitive Medical Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program: free counselling, legal support & 24.7 help line
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• Pension plan with employer contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• And more

Find out more at: www.solotech.com