Seasonal Theatre Lighting & AV Technician

Tough Lover Theatricals Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tough Lover Theatricals Ltd. is seeking a Lighting Technician to prepare, operate and maintain lighting, sound and AV equipment for Opera North productions in Leeds and on tour. The role requires teamwork and a strong commitment to safety and quality across performances.

Based at the Howard Opera Centre in Leeds, the post involves travel to other venues. Experience with ETC EOS/Apex 5, Pro Tools and media servers, plus knotting/rigging, health and safety, and PAT testing are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of lighting work within the theatre industry.
• Good knowledge of ETC EOS family (Apex 5), Pro Tools and media servers.
• Some experience and knowledge of knotting and rigging.
• Experience and knowledge of lighting, sound and AV equipment and hardware.
• Basic Knowledge of Health and Safety and manual handling.
• Experience of PAT Testing.
• Experience of working at height.
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and commitment

Responsibilities

• Get in lighting, sound and AV equipment.
• Rig and check Lighting, sound and AV equipment.
• Focus, plot and rehearse lighting states.
• Set up, plot and rehearse stage electrics effects and follow spots.
• Operate lighting, sound and AV equipment during performances.
• De-rig Lighting, sound and AV equipment.
• Get out lighting, sound and AV equipment.
• Maintenance and PAT testing of electrical equipment.
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
• Compliance with relevant legislation and statutory codes of practice.

Skills

Lighting work experience

Rigging experience

Knotting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Working at height

Education

Health & Safety training

Tools

ETC EOS/Apex 5

Pro Tools

Media servers

PAT Testing

Job description

Tough Lover Theatricals Ltd. is seeking a Lighting Technician to prepare, operate and maintain lighting, sound and AV equipment for Opera North productions in Leeds and on tour. The role requires teamwork and a strong commitment to safety and quality across performances.

Based at the Howard Opera Centre in Leeds, the post involves travel to other venues. Experience with ETC EOS/Apex 5, Pro Tools and media servers, plus knotting/rigging, health and safety, and PAT testing are essential.