Multi Skilled Theatre Technician - Casual

Your Trust; Heywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Heywood seeks a Casual Multi Skilled Theatre Technician to provide professional technical support for performances. The ideal candidate will have experience in stage lighting and sound setup, along with qualifications in relevant subjects. This role offers casual hours with competitive pay and is open to candidates from all backgrounds. The position requires good communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2/3 or equivalent in a relevant subject or qualified by practical experience.
• Experience of stage lighting design, setup and control.
• Experience of sound setup and control.
• Experience of supporting public performances as a technician.
• Hold IOSH Managing Safely or demonstrate commitment to achieve it.
• Knowledge of theatre counterweight flying systems.
• Proactive and innovative with ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Good organisation skills with ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, efficient service to customers.
• Support and supervise technical aspects of performance spaces.
• Facilitate the delivery of shows, events, and functions.
• Assist the Technical Management Team with high-quality services.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Stage lighting design

Sound setup and control

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Level 2/3 in a relevant subject or equivalent

Job description

Job Advert

When you join Your Trust as a Casual Multi Skilled Theatre Technician you will be part of a charity based across the Rochdale Borough that aims to support every member of our diverse community to live their best life; inspiring them to be healthier, happier and creative people.

What’s in it for me?

As a Casual Multi Skilled Theatre Technician we can offer you:

• Salary: Band 3, £12.98 per hour
• Hours: Casual hours, as and when available
• Location: Heywood Civic

What will my role be as a Casual Multi Skilled Theatre Technician?

The purpose of the job is to provide a professional, efficient and high quality service to customers of Your Trust. This includes supporting and supervising (when on shift) all general technical aspects of Your Trust performance spaces to facilitate the delivery of shows, events, functions and meetings along with adequate preparation of rooms and facilities. This also includes supporting the Technical Management Team to deliver high quality technical services, liaise with clients and maintain a safe working environment along with being the technical representative for Your Trust for technical management, operations and production and health and safety when on shift.

What do I need to have?

• Qualified to Level 2/3 or equivalent in a relevant subject or qualified by practical experience
• Experience of stage lighting design, setup and control
• Experience of sound setup and control
• Experience of supporting public performances as a technician
• Hold IOSH Managing Safely or demonstrate commitment and ability to achieve within 3-6 months
• Knowledge of theatre counterweight flying systems and mechanical loading systems
• Proactive and innovative with ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work within a team with common objectives
• Good organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent communication; both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills

As an organisation we encourage an environment which is inclusive to all therefore we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences.

If you have any interest in / or experience in any of the following: Sports Coach, Community Work, Health & Fitness, Customer Service then we would love to hear from you.

If you have any queries please call 01706 926215.

All applications must be made using the Your Trust Online Application Form as we do not accept CVs.

All positions are subject to a DBS Check appropriate to the role.