Senior Technician - Lighting

ATG Entertainment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live entertainment company is seeking a Senior Technician for Lighting at the Liverpool Empire Theatre. This role involves supporting the Head of Lighting and Sound while ensuring excellent technical support for events. The ideal candidate will have experience in rigging and lighting design, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to work flexible hours. Join a passionate team dedicated to providing outstanding live entertainment access and atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in large scale touring or venues.
• Knowledge of current health & safety legislation.
• Ability to work at height.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Lighting and Sound.
• Drive high standards of technical support.
• Lead and motivate a large casual team.

Skills

Rigging

Lighting design

Operation of lighting desks

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Technician - Lighting

The Liverpool Empire Theatre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as a Senior Technician for Lighting. This role is an integral part of the technical team within this busy regional venue.

You will fully support the Head of Lighting and Sound in all aspects of lighting and sound, you will also work with the Technical team to drive forward the highest standards of technical support to visiting companies and in house projects. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in Lighting including rigging, focusing, lighting design work, operation of lighting desks and have prior experience in large scale touring or venues. This role will involve regular evening and weekend work.

The successful candidate must be an excellent team player with great communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate a large casual team as well as an ability to assist on stage when and if required. You will also have a good working knowledge of current health & safety legislation as well as working at height. We are keen to hear from applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and if you have relevant skills we encourage you to apply.

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ATG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment; we operate venues, run major ticketing platforms and produce award‑winning shows. We strive to be ambitious, passionate, smart and collaborative in everything we do. You'll be joining the company at an exciting time as we make the most of every opportunity to bring back live entertainment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.

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