Theatres Technician, Full time, permanent contract
48 hours per week (averaged over a 17 week reference period)
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
We currently have an opportunity for a multi-skilled Theatre Technician to join the Technical Department. The Theatre Technician works closely with the Head of Technical and the Technical Managers to ensure a smooth running of the Technical Department.
This role involves carrying out all duties associated with the get in, fit up, running and get out of a variety of productions & events taking place across our three theatres, conference rooms and also at times our outdoor performance areas. You will be required to work closely with our Visiting Companies & clients to provide efficient and professional support for all their technical requirements, and also complete any other tasks needed to help the company facilitate its business objectives.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a receiving or producing theatre is essential.
You should have strong skills in theatre lighting, a basic understanding of ETC Networking, LX maintenance and service of a large range of lighting fixtures, rigging from plans, focusing, plotting and some lighting design experience.
You should also have strong skills in theatre sound, including QLab with a basic understanding of Dante, Midi, Networking, and with strong skills in rigging, focusing, timing of systems and EQ together with first line maintenance.
Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation is required.
Good level of IT skills is necessary.
We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, a proven track record of delivering a friendly and professional service and a pro-active approach towards personal development.
Please note that this role is 48 hours per week (averaged over a 17 week reference period). You will be required to work on a flexible rota pattern, which includes working weekends, bank holidays and evenings where required.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
* Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
* Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building
* Paid day off for your birthday
* Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building
* Access to the Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments
* Group Life Assurance Scheme
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy is Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 11.59pm.
Interviews will take place on Monday 16th December 2024.
For more information, please download the recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on the Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
To ensure fairness during our shortlisting process, we ask that you remove all personal details (such as name, age, location, ethnicity, marital status etc) from your CV and covering letter before uploading. This reduces the risk of any potential bias during our recruitment process and ensures that all shortlisting is based on skills, experience and suitability for a role. Thank you for your understanding.
The Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our workforce and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.
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