Multi Skilled Theatre Technician - Casual

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Middleton seeks a Multi Skilled Theatre Technician on a casual basis. This role involves providing high-quality technical services for performances and events, ensuring safety, and maintaining a professional environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in stage operations, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills.

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 health and safety procedures in relation to stage operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of technical operations for events and performances.
• Liaise with clients and maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide technical support during shifts.

Skills

Stage lighting design

Health and safety procedures

Technical support for public performances

Knowledge of theatre systems

Proactive and innovative

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Advert

When you join Your Trust as a Multi Skilled Theatre Technician - Casual

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 Multi Skilled Theatre Technician - Casual, we can offer you:

• Salary: Band 3, Step 7, £12.98 per hour
• Hours: Casual hours, as and when required
• Location: Middleton Arena

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

The purpose of the job is to provide a professional, efficient and high quality service to customers of Your Trust. This includes assisting with 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 assisting the Chief Technician to deliver high quality technical services, liaising with clients, maintaining a safe working environment, and being the technical representative for Your Trust for technical management, operations, and production 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 health and safety procedures in relation to stage operations
• Experience of supporting public performances as a technician
• Knowledge of theatre counterweight flying systems and mechanical loading systems
• Proactive and innovative with the ability to work without supervision
• Good organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Excellent communication skills, 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 of all backgrounds and with different 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.