Technicianexpired
The Lichfield Garrick Theatre
United Kingdom, West Midlands
Posted on: Feb. 10, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a committed and enthusiastic Technician to join our growing technical team, which includes Head of Production, Technical Manager, 3x Senior Technicians, 1x Technician, plus a pool of casual and freelance technicians.
Job Description
Collectively, the team are responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the theatre's performance spaces and associated spaces/activities, with a particular focus on maintaining a safe working environment, achieving the highest possible artistic/technical standards for visiting and in-house productions, and maintaining stage and electrical equipment in good working order.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative organisation and have the skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
Please take a look at the job pack on our website for the full job description.
Job Requirements
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Hardworking, reliable and punctual.
Ability to stay calm and work under pressure.
Ability to work as part of a flexible team, responding to challenges, contributing ideas, and supporting other team members.
Adaptable and receptive to new ideas and initiatives.
Good ability to problem-solve.
Good house-keeping skills.
Friendly and professional.
Good interpersonal skills with an ability to build rapport with people at all levels.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Technical experience within a performance venue.
Knowledge of theatre or performance venue technical systems, including a high level of competency using a wide range of theatrical and performance equipment, including flying systems, lighting equipment and sound equipment.
Good working knowledge of rigging.
Good working knowledge of Health & Safety practices within a performance venue.
Great IT, administrative and organisational skills.
Practical skills in maintaining and repairing stage & tech equipment.
Job Responsibilities
Contributing to the provision of a warm welcome and effective technical services for visiting professional artists/companies and other user groups.
Contribute to the provision of a safe working environment and safe working practices for staff, visiting companies, freelancers, visitors and the public.
Working on get-ins and get-outs, including assembling, rigging and checking technical equipment, and carrying out Stage, LX, Operator, Flys or other duties as required to facilitate the smooth running of performances.
Contributing to maintaining an effective inventory of in-house technical equipment.
Maintaining theatre and technical equipment in good working order including carrying out appropriate safety checks on equipment.
Working with an awareness of using technical resources in a cost-effective manner and supporting Technical Manager to work within budgets.
Developing, and keeping updated, a good working knowledge of current technical theatre practices & tech.
Application Deadline:
Mar. 04, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
West Midlands
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