Sound Engineer

Potters Resorts - Hopton-On-Sea; Hopton-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym & pool access at Palms Health &amp

Shop discount 30%

Discounted holidays for you and family

Free team lunch

Job summary

Potters Resorts - Hopton-On-Sea is seeking a skilled Sound Engineer to join our Technical team. You will operate Digico Quantum and Allen & Heath consoles, mix FoH for large theatre shows, and support in load-ins/load-outs across multiple venues.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and assisting with basic lighting/AV tasks as needed. The role may be part-time (25 hours/week) or full-time (5 days/week) with evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar sound engineer role.
• Experience mixing live bands and large musical theatre shows.
• Comfort using Digico/Allen & Heath consoles and related gear.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program Digico Quantum and Allen & Heath consoles.
• Perform preventative maintenance on audio equipment and basic cleaning.
• Troubleshoot audio gear including amplifiers, Dante/MADI, and Macs.
• Mix Front of House for large-scale shows and monitor engineers for performers.
• Set up and strike audio gear for events across the resort.

Skills

Live sound mixing

Teamwork

Under pressure

Multitasking

Time management

Tools

Digico Quantum series

Allen & Heath consoles

Shure wireless

Dante networks

MADI interfaces

Qlab

DiGiCo consoles

Job description

Are you passionate about sound engineering and looking to take your career to the next level?

Potters Resorts, a leading name in the hospitality and entertainment industry, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Sound Engineer to join our dynamic Technical team. This position offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Job Description

As a Sound Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering top-notch audio experiences across our entertainment venues. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and programming Digico Quantum series and Allen & Heath digital mixing consoles.
• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance tasks for all audio equipment, including regular cleaning of Shure wireless handhelds, belt packs, IEMs, and Bantam patch bays.
• Troubleshooting audio equipment such as D&B amplifiers, Dante networks, MADI audio interfaces, and Mac computers.
• Using and programming Qlab and DiGiCo consoles to Timecode.
• Mixing Front of House (FoH) sound for large-scale musical theatre shows.
• Mixing IEMs and wedges as a monitor engineer for vocalists and band members.
• Setting up and striking audio equipment in multiple areas of the resort for various events.
• Providing technical assistance during functions, both day and night.
• Assisting in the load-ins and load-outs of equipment to and from the theatre.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in basic lighting, stage, and video if required.

Hours of Work:

This role could be part-time position working 25 hours per week, 3 days out of 7 or full-time, working 5 days out of 7 (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays).

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in musical theatre.
• Proficiency in mixing live bands and large-scale musical theatre shows (60+ inputs).
• Basic experience in operating lighting, video, and stage equipment (beneficial but not essential).
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to work under pressure, and multitasking capabilities.
• Organizational, efficiency, and proactive work ethic.
• Good understanding of working safely within a theatre/stage environment.
• Basic bench work skills, including soldering (beneficial but not essential).
• Studio recording/mix-down experience (beneficial but not essential).

Additional Information

As part of our team, we will offer you ...

Free use of Palms Health & Fitness - Gym and Swimming Pool

30% Discount on products in the shop

Discounted holidays for you and your family at both our Hopton-on-Sea and Five Lakes Resorts

Free Team Lunch available daily

An all-year-round position (not seasonal)

Free Parking and on the main Bus Route

Cycle to Work Scheme

10% Discount off all products and treatments within Aphrodite Beauty Salon

Opportunities to learn and develop across the Resort with Potters Development Academy. Including the Trainee Manager Programme, Pathway to Success and Apprenticeship

Discounted Tickets for you and family or friends to join us for a drinks-all-inclusive 'Evening of Entertainment' on Resort

Free access to our Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programmes. Including advice and support with health checks, access to GP's, mental health support and counselling

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.