Technician

Job title: Theatre Technician

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Theatre Technician you are vital to the success of our business. You will play a pivotal role ensuring the stage and technical requirements are delivered to the highest professional standard for all performances.

You will report to the Technical Manager and assist the Senior Technicians in ensuring the smooth operation of the Churchill Theatre’s Technical Department and Building maintenance.

As Theatre Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with get ins & get outs.
• Show operations, and other related duties for the diverse range of productions and events staged by professional and amateur companies at the Churchill Theatre.
• Assisting with the routine maintenance of the building, as directed by Technical Manager and Senior Technicians.
• Ensuring a smooth running, efficient and safe working environment for all staff and visiting companies.
• Assisting the Technical Manager and Senior Technicians with the supervision of the Churchill Theatre’s pool of Casual Technicians to ensure that all events are appropriately staffed.
• Assisting the Technical Manager and Senior Technicians with the keeping of records of maintenance work and stock checks, to ensure that stock levels are appropriate and monitored.
• Maintaining stage, lighting, sound, and other equipment as required. Including fault diagnosis and repair, PAT testing.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals that can work as part of a team and individually to achieve and deliver our Values: Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Respect.

Key Attributes:

• Passion for theatre / live entertainment
• An exceptional eye for detail for written, numeracy and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn new skills and implement new methods of working.
• Great team spirit.
• Strong communication and listening skills when dealing with colleagues, members of the public, key stakeholders, and industry colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively during busy times.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• You are a multi-skilled Technician, with a passion for all aspects of technical theatre performance venue.
• You will have a working knowledge of get ins and get outs.
• You will have a comprehensive understanding of operating lighting, AV and sound systems.
• You will have a working knowledge of building sets and staging.
• You will have a working knowledge of rigging/flying systems, winches, trusses, and chain hoists.
• You will possess an understanding of electrics in a theatrical environment.
• An understanding of Health and Safety in a theatrical environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft office.
• Experience of counterweight flying systems.