Technician (TRCH)

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Technician to join a busy technical department at the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall. The role involves providing hands-on support for events, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have experience with lighting and sound equipment and a passion for improving the lives of those in Nottingham.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive pay

Great leave entitlement

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in a mid/large-scale venue.
• Knowledge of industry-standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to visiting companies.
• Lead on Get-Ins, Get-Outs, and performances.
• Perform maintenance work and safety inspections.

Skills

Lighting

Sound

Rigging

Tools

ETC Eos lighting consoles

DiGiCo SD series sound desks

Job description

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Working Hours: 42 hours per week annualised

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £31,448 (Level one) rising to £34,120 (Level four) ‘pro rata for part-time’

Location: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall NG1 5ND

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council.

About the Role

Our busy technical department is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced Technician to join our resident, full-time staff who will be based in the Theatre Royal but will also work in the Concert Hall and other areas as needed.

As a Technician, you will provide hands-on support to visiting companies, leading on Get-Ins, Get-Outs, and performances to deliver high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

This includes work on mainstage events in both venues, foyer events, maintenance work, safety inspections, repairs, and remedial work as needed.

The successful applicant should have an up-to-date working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment, including ETC Eos lighting consoles and/or DiGiCo SD series sound desks, and a competent understanding of setup and repair of fixtures and peripherals. Experience with rigging motors and associated equipment, along with knowledge of industry-standard practices, is required. Ideally, candidates will have at least one year’s experience working in a mid/large-scale venue.

About You

• Experience with lighting and/or sound for concerts, musicals, and plays, both amateur and professional.
• Experience in the technical delivery of productions in a mid/large-scale venue.

You can find the full job description for this position on our website.

At Nottingham City Council, we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer various working arrangements, including hybrid working, depending on the role. More information on Worker Types and work location options can be found on our applicants page.

For informal inquiries, please contact Bob Betts via email.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that the advert may close early; we encourage you to apply promptly. Interviews will be held within two weeks of the closing date.

If you experience technical issues when applying, please contact our Employee Service Centre.