FLY's TECHNICIAN

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Opera North is England's national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. We tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, Opera North also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room with an enormous diversity of activity.

FLY's TECHNICIAN

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Fly's Technician.

The successful candidate will have extensive counterweight flys and rigging experience. Experience of automated flying systems would be an advantage, but training will be provided. You will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise under pressure. You will primarily be involved in the flying, rigging and building of scenery, and the flying of lighting, sound, and AV equipment for productions in rehearsal studios, mainstages, and on tour. Between theatre seasons you will undertake the maintenance of flying and rigging equipment and any other duties as required. Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety at work is essential.

Salary: Between - £27,528.72 and £29,131.56 per annum. Depending on experience.

Overtime is applicable to this post.

Deadline for applications: 10am, 25/01/2024

Interviews to be held in: 01/02/2024.

For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/

To apply for this role, please send a CV and cover letter via the Hireful website.

Please use appointments@operanorth.co.uk address if you have any queries about the recruitment process or access needs with making an application.

Opera North is committed to the Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity in all aspects of our recruitment and employment practices. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants of the global majority or those with other protected characteristics.”

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