AV Production Technician Location: THORPE PARK Resort, KT16 8PN Hours: Unsociable hours, evening and weekend work may be required Salary: Competitive We are seeking a highly skilled AV Production Technician, the successful candidate will play a key role in all aspects of the delivery of our award winning FRIGHT NIGHTS event. The role will be consistently challenging and varied with never a dull moment, from building large attractions to delivering innovative and ever-changing stage shows. Responsibilities: To install attractions and continually troubleshoot faults or errors to maintain the highest standard for all attractions. To upkeep show systems and equipment to ensure the delivery of high quality attractions, having a real focus on attention to detail. To be involved in the delivery of any responses to briefs requested by the project or technical management team. To supervise the daily start-up of all technical systems and safety checks to ensure high standards are maintained and any areas of risk are reported. Ensuring all attractions and shows are meeting all health & safety standards by utilising daily checklists and regular inspections. To work effectively as part of a team when building constructing or undertaking repairs within the attractions, but equally be able to work alone when required. To take a pro-active maintenance approach to all areas of equipment and reacting quickly when in operation. To offer specialist advice, knowledge and assistance with all aspects of maze construction, maintenance and operation in your field of lighting/sound/AV/scenic. To work closely with our actors and hosts to ensure that shutdowns are rectified swiftly and safely. To deliver safe working environments for both actors and guests, always pushing standards where possible. Training within Production arts o Real life working experience within the industry Hands on experience in Lighting technology, programming and rigging. Hands on experience with Audio technology, programming and rigging Ability to live mix audio levels on a sound desk Hands on experience with special effects and pyrotechnics Good knowledge of entertainment industry technical systems including lighting, audio, video, rigging, show control, scenic and set dressing Ability to follow instructions and work as a team, we are all striving towards the same goal and are all responsible Working knowledge of BS7909 and BS7671 and entertainment industry electrical systems. Working knowledge and experience in LOLER, PUWER, EAWR, HASAWA and other H&S legislation. Ability to assist in the design and programming, carry out troubleshooting of highly specified safety legislation with the support of the technical management team. Working knowledge of eternet/network based systems. Experience and knowledge of one or more of the following systems – Qsys, Medialon, Alcorn McBride, Vista, Avolites, Pharos, Hippotizer, 7th Sense, Digico/Yamaha/Allen and Heath Mixing Desks. Physically capable of manual labour and happy to work outdoor/in all weather conditions/environments. Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company bonus Private pension scheme 40% discount online off LEGO 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants Ongoing training and development opportunities Plus, many more… This role is a full-time role, averaging 40 hours per week. Although this is largely a Monday-Friday role, due to the nature of the business this will include weekends, bank holidays and some late evenings as required. If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at HumanResourcesthorpe-park.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. GBP £13.87/Hr.