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Woolwich Works
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Apr. 08, 2023
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Job Summary
We’re looking for an experienced venue technician, ideally with significant experience in electrics or sound, but with a solid foundation in all venue technical disciplines and good rigging experience.
Job Description
The Venue Technician will carry out duties with due diligence as directed by the Technical Manager including responsibility for ensuring that safe working practices are adhered to at all times on work carried out in the get in, fit up, show running and get out of productions.
To work alongside other technical staff and casuals to create a safe and welcoming environment. To take responsibility for all technical equipment and to undertake in the training and safe operation of such equipment.
Our buildings include a 1500m2 flexible, flat floor performance and event space; five studios suitable for rehearsal, performance and recording; three rehearsal and education studios; two events, exhibition and function spaces; two large public foyers; bars; a caf ; an outdoor courtyard; and associated ancillary support facilities such as dressing rooms, workshops, green rooms and offices. The Venue Technician will support the Technical Manager on a wide range of activities including performances, rehearsals, workshops, meetings, weddings, parties and commercial events, and maintaining our Grade II and II* listed buildings.
Job Requirements
We're looking for an experienced venue technician, ideally with significant experience in electrics or sound, but with a solid foundation in all venue technical disciplines and good rigging experience.
You'll have venue-based health and safety management experience and you'll be comfortable working safely and effectively in a flexible, multi-arts venue, including supporting the management of the technical, safety and compliance interface with visiting shows and events. On a personal level, you'll be well-organised, team focused and have pride in producing the best result for our audiences
Job Responsibilities
Setting up and operating technical equipment in accordance to the sound, lighting and video requirements for concerts, rehearsals, theatrical and corporate events within the venue.
Meet requests as specified in Technical Riders and liaise and work with touring Production Managers, Lighting Designers and Sound Engineers when required on show days.
Rig and focus lighting according to designs, and rig, focus and operate in house and/or hired video projection equipment.
Be the main point of contact for event managers and the front of house team when acting as duty technician for events.
Build staging and set out seating for events alongside other crew members as required, and undertake and supervise seating and staging turnarounds.
Contribute to setting up daily technical requirements and general venue support.
Participate in the maintenance and inspection procedures of venue equipment.
Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence, including supervising casual technicians.
Job Overview
Job Title: Venue Technician
Salary: £25k-£30k
Hours: Full time
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023
How to Apply
Please visit our website https://apply.woolwich.works/ to submit your CV and covering letter no later than 23.59 on Tuesday 25th April 2023 (the ‘closing date’). If you can’t upload a CV electronically, we can arrange an alternative version for posting - please contact us by phone to arrange.
Interviews for this role are expected to take place on Thursday 27th April 2023 – if applying, please keep this date free in case you’re shortlisted.
If you’re unable to complete a written application for any reason please either email us on [email protected] so that we can discuss alternative arrangements for assessing your suitability for the job. However, you must do so at least one week before the closing date above.
We’re proud of the diversity of our community and aim to build a team that represents it. We therefore particularly welcome applications from people from black, Asian and ethnically-diverse backgrounds, and those identifying as D/deaf or disabled.
Contact name: Mark Smedley
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Apr. 25, 2023
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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