Stage Technician

Principle Purpose of the role

The Stage Technician assists in delivery of The Customs House technical stage services, plant equipment and other operational areas. The Customs House aspires to the highest quality in its production values and in the delivery of technical and operational services and the Stage Technician has a key role in achieving quality and maintaining standards.

Duties

· To assist the Senior Technician and Technical Manager;

· To provide technical support for performances and events both in the theatre and externally liaising and facilitating other staff, visiting artists, agents, private hirers for technical requirements for all events at The Customs House as required;

· To maintain and operate the house systems for both lighting and sound as required and supervise visiting crew when supplied;

· To ensure excellent overall presentation of events to enhance audience experience, including wheelchair seat removal and replacement, company announcements, sound levels, adequate lighting and hearing loop levels;

· To set up and install audio/visual equipment for relaying and recording events as required;

· To support the Senior Technician and Technical Manager to inspect, clean, repair and maintain operations and technical equipment and work areas as required within health and safety guidelines;

· To ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained to prevent equipment losses;

· To maintain records and report where necessary to the Senior Technician Manager and Technical Manager in line with organisational procedures;

· To support the Senior Technician and Deputy Manager to maintain, buy or hire equipment for the artistic programme according to the scheduling, budget and technical needs of the organisation;

· To support the Senior Technician and Technical Manager to promote good working practices and maintain high production values at all times with the Technical department;

· To undertake basic maintenance duties as required, to ensure the workplace adheres to health and safety as required by H&S policy and legislation;

· To be familiar with, and comply with, current Health and Safety regulations relevant to the industry and to keep abreast of any updates as laid down in H&S procedures and policy;

· To understand and adhere to all Customs House policies, procedures and regulations;

· To undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the Deputy Technical Manager, Technical Manager, Commercial Manager or Executive Director.

Essential Specific knowledge and experience

· One year’s experience of working within the theatre industry, ideally in a technical department of regional theatre

· Working knowledge of Rigging and Inspection is preferred

· Working knowledge of lighting (ETC & ChamSys) and sound systems (Midas & DigiCo) is preferred

· Knowledge of theatre technical systems

· Experience of IT packages (minimum Word and Excel)

· Experienced use of QLAB is preferred

· Knowledge and operation of hemp flying and rigging is preferred

· Knowledge of health and safety regulations is preferred

Skills and abilities

· Excellent organisational skills

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to operate stage technical equipment

· Ability to monitor health and safety issues and risk assessments

· Can remain calm whilst working under pressure

· Relevant updated knowledge / skills related to the industry

· Theatre qualification in lighting and sound is desired

· Experience of mechanical and electrical plant equipment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to Commute:

• South Shields (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• South Shields: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person