Sound Engineer

Potters Resorts; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Palms Health & Fitness access

Shop discount 30%

Discounted holidays

Free team lunch

Cycle to work

Beauty salon discount

L&D via Potters Academy

Job summary

Potters Resorts seeks a dedicated Sound Engineer to deliver top-notch audio experiences across our venues. You will operate Digico Quantum and Allen & Heath consoles, mix FoH for large-scale shows, and support performers with IEMs and wedges.

You’ll maintain gear, troubleshoot audio networks, and assist with load-ins/outs, while exploring basic lighting/video tasks as needed. This is an all-year, dynamic resort role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a similar role, preferably theatre work.
• Proficient in mixing live bands and large-scale shows (60+ inputs).
• Basic experience with lighting, video and stage gear is a plus.
• Strong teamwork, pressure tolerance, multitasking.
• Organized, efficient and proactive work ethic.
• Safe theatre/stage environment practices.
• Soldering is a bonus; basic bench skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program Digico Quantum and Allen & Heath consoles.
• Perform preventative maintenance on audio gear and clean wireless items.
• Troubleshoot audio equipment including D&B amps, Dante, MADI, Macs.
• Use Qlab and DiGiCo for Timecode systems.
• Mix FoH for large-scale theatre shows.
• Mix IEMs and wedges as monitor engineer for performers.
• Set up and strike audio equipment across resort venues.
• Provide technical support during events, day and night.
• Assist with load-in/load-out to/from theatre.
• Willing to learn basic lighting, video if required.

Skills

FoH mixing

Monitor engineering

Troubleshooting audio

Digico Quantum

Allen & Heath

Qlab programming

Timecode

Dante networks

MADI interfaces

Soldering

Mac troubleshooting

Tools

Shure wireless gear

D&B amplifiers

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.