Theatre Technician – Lighting, Sound & AV

Contact Theatre

Manchester

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Contact Theatre in Manchester is looking for a capable Theatre Technician to provide high-standard technical and operational support across performances and projects. You will work with full-time and casual technicians to support in-house and visiting artists, maintaining spaces under the Production Manager’s guidance.

The role requires hands-on experience with lighting, sound, AV and stage machinery, plus strong safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

Experience as a Theatre Technician (voluntary, placement or training course included) or experience in other operational and logistical roles with a keen interest in technical theatre.
Experience of safely rigging and operating a wide range of lighting, sound and multimedia equipment.
Experience in providing sound for live events including installation, programming QLab and live mixing of playback, vocals and instruments, as well as maintenance.
Experience in providing lighting for live events including rigging, focusing, programming EOS systems, operation and maintenance.
Experience of AV systems for live events including set up of equipment, vision mixing using Black Magic devices and maintenance.
Enthusiasm for Equal Opportunities and Diversity; safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

Provision and operation of lighting, sound, audio visual and any other technical effects for all activities at Contact (including rehearsals, performances and other events), as directed by the Production Manager, including providing stage management support where necessary.
General maintenance & operational duties in setting up of the building
Work alone and as part of a team to complete tasks in time available
Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, safe and compliant with health & safety and legal obligations.
As Duty Technician take responsibility of rear of house safety liaising with the Production Manager and assisting with evacuation of the building under the supervision of the Duty Manager.
Construction, rigging and de-rigging of settings, scenery, furniture and special effects when required.
Preparation of all spaces within Contact for exhibitions, workshops, rehearsals, conferences, music events, club nights, meetings or other events as directed by the Production Manager.
Operate lighting, sound and AV equipment for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances and other projects as required.
Operate stage machinery and equipment as directed by the Production Manager.
Assist other staff in maintenance of basic electrics; attend meetings; keep areas tidy.