Senior Technician – Lighting Bias

Fairfield Halls; Croydon, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic technical team at a renowned multi-venue arts center. As a Senior Technician with a focus on lighting, you'll lead the operation and setup of various productions, ensuring a seamless experience for all events. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with talented professionals while contributing to a diverse range of performances and events. With a commitment to excellence, this organization fosters growth and development, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make a significant impact in the arts and events sector.

Benefits

Onsite Parking

Training and Development Opportunities

Corporate Gym Membership

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension Matched Up to 6%

Colleague Discount on Food and Drink

Colleague Recognition

Birthday / Celebratory Day Off

Loyalty Rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in lighting equipment operation and rigging.
• Sound understanding of networking principles related to lighting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe operation and setup of productions and events.
• Assist in the management of lighting, staging, sound, and AV.

Skills

Lighting Equipment Operation

Networking Principles

Health and Safety Management

Maintenance Execution

Tools

ETC Eos

Avolites Tiger Touch 2

Job description

Post Title: Senior Technician – Lighting Bias

Site Location: Fairfield Halls – Croydon

Salary: £36,750 per annum

Get out rate: £41.19 per hour

Hours: 2085 hours per annum, annualised hours, based on 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 18 May 2025

The role:

BH Live is recruiting a Senior Technician with a lighting bias to join its technical team at Fairfield Halls, an iconic multi venue arts, events and conferencing centre in Croydon, which hosts a year-round programme of events including concerts, cultural performances, musicals and plays, conferences and exhibitions, business events, retail catering and banquets.

To learn more about Fairfield Halls, please visit: fairfield.co.uk

You will:

· Lead on the safe get-in, operation and get-out of all productions and events.

· Assist in the design, set up, management, and operation of events and productions as required by technical management, including, but not limited to Lighting, Staging, Sound and AV, and according to the requirements of the production or event.

· Liaise with productions and events as designated by the Technical Management team.

· Act as Duty Technician and key holder for Fairfield Halls.

To be successful you will need:

· Proven experience in the operation, setup and rigging of lighting equipment (ETC Eos & Avolites Tiger Touch 2 desirable).

· A sound understanding of networking principles, setup, and equipment in relation to IT and Lighting.

· Experience in the management of health and safety and knowledge of current legislation inc PUWER, LOLER, COSHH.

· Ability to organise and execute the planned and reactive maintenance of staging, loose theatrical equipment and facilities.

Due to the nature of the industry we work within, you must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Please click here to view the full job description for more information on this role.

We offer:

· Onsite parking

· Training and development opportunities

· Access to corporate gym membership

· Health cash plan

· Company pension matched up to 6% contributions

· Colleague discount on food and drink

· Colleague recognition

· Birthday / Celebratory day off

· Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

BH Live is a leading operator of leisure and event venues – a registered charity and social enterprise. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities and improve health and well-being.

bhlive.org.uk

To apply:

All applications are to be made via the BH Live careers site: Current Vacancies

BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.