Mechanical Integrator - Global Touring

TAIT; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life assurance

Health cashback plan

EAP 24/7 support

Cycle to Work

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

TAIT, a leader in live experiences, is seeking a Mechanical Integrator to join the Integration team. You will bring multiple elements together as a cohesive system, coordinating factory and site acceptance tests, and ensuring quality handover to clients.

On-site work is global, with travel across the EMEA region. You’ll collaborate with internal departments, develop manuals, and maintain precise documentation while upholding safety and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in entertainment/industrial automation.
• Understanding of electromechanical systems and electrical safety standards.
• Experience in the theatre and/or entertainment industry.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• System & Project Delivery: Configure and prep TAIT equipment in the shop; complete installation/deployment of TAIT systems; onsite calibration and testing.
• Project Integration & Technical Leadership: Collaborate with internal departments to plan integration; develop manuals and training materials; maintain reports and documentation.
• Client Support & Field Operations: Conduct site inspections; travel to client sites across the EMEA region; build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Quality Control & Safety: Conduct risk assessments and safety analyses; perform safe installation and testing; ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Entertainment automation knowledge

Industrial automation

Electrical safety standards

Theatre/entertainment experience

Tools

Industry codes & practices

Job description

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

At TAIT, the Integration team is where imagination meets execution. Integrators are the boots on the ground bringing to life the magic behind Beyoncé's world tour, Disney's immersive attractions, and Cirque du Soleil's breathtaking spectacles. From mechanical systems to show control, they do not just build, they deliver. This team ensures every system is flawlessly integrated, tested, and ready for showtime, often working on site anywhere in the world. In a company built on innovation, Integration is the heartbeat where client vision becomes reality and TAIT's reputation for excellence is earned night after night.

Position Purpose

The mechanical Integrator is tasked with bringing multiple elements of a project together as one cohesive system. Mechanical integrators play a key technical role in all aspects of the project life cycle. They have essential responsibilities in project coordination ensuring smooth and effective factory acceptance & site acceptance testing. As the final step in TAIT's project process, integration is key to ensuring a high-quality delivery before, during, and after a systems handover to the client.

Job Responsibilities

System & Project Delivery

• Configure and prep TAIT equipment in the shop to ensure readiness for site deployment.
• Complete the installation/deployment of TAIT systems, including machine handling, mounting, and installation of all electromechanical and structural components.
• Complete onsite system calibration, including the testing and adjusting of automated machinery, interlocks, and structures in accordance with all project deliverables.

Project Integration & Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with other internal departments to strategize and plan integration activities allowing for system deployment with minimal interruptions.
• Develop manuals, training materials, and contribute to the continual improvement of internal standards to ensure client specifications are met and expectations are exceeded.
• Ensure all final reports and technical documentation are kept in order and up to date, logging all work as required by all applicable local codes and standards.

Client Support & Field Operations

• Conduct site inspections to troubleshoot systems, propose solutions, and implement fixes.
• Travel on short notice to client sites across the EMEA region to support installations, maintenance, or emergency escalation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, technicians, and other external stakeholders while promoting TAIT’s reputation for excellence.

Quality Control & Safety

• Conduct and maintain risk assessments, jobsite safety analysis, and reporting on safety violations to ensure a culture of proactive safety management.
• Perform safe installation and functional testing of systems and components in accordance with all applicable industry and regional safety standards.
• Maintain safe working practices ensuring compliance with all applicable QHSE regulations.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of entertainment/industrial automation technology.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and practices.
• Understanding of electromechanical systems and electrical safety standards.
• Experience in the theatre and/or entertainment industry.

Requirements

• Must be willing to spend extended periods traveling throughout the year, with most of the time spent on the road.
• Adaptable to shifting schedules, priorities, and cultural differences.
• Right to work in the UK.

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medicash health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Income protection / critical illness cover
• Optional private medical insurance (role/level dependent)
• Paid annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with service
• UK bank holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.