Technician

Job Description:

We are looking for casual technicians to join our technical department. This is a great opportunity to work in a well-equipped, modern venue and be part of a team producing professional shows and events. Our ideal candidate will be a good team player, with experience in sound, light, video or stage management. 

Job Purpose:

The practical provision of technical services in all venues, to include the use and operation of lighting, sound and stage equipment.

Key Task Area

• Day to day rigging, and operation of technical equipment.
• Upkeep, housekeeping, and maintenance of technical equipment and areas.
• To assist in presenting visiting shows to a high standard.
• Keeping abreast of staging, rigging, and flying equipment development
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Additional Information

To apply for the role, please upload your CV as instructed. You will then receive an acknowledgment email from us containing a link to complete a short application questionnaire and an equal opportunities monitoring form. (Please check your junk folder)

We receive a lot of interest for our vacancies, therefore we may not consider your application without the completion of all requested forms.

The full job description can be found on our website.

Employee Assistance Programme - Free employee assistance programme run by Health Assured provides counselling, family advice, medical information, legal advice, financial and debt information, life and leadership coaching, and an online health and wellbeing portal.

Bar & Shop Discount - 10% discount on products purchased at our bars and theatre shop

Complimentary tickets available on selected shows:

• Produced productions – All colleagues will receive two tickets to the press night of all Made In Northampton productions where available. Additional comps will be available for any performance during the run (subject to availability).
• Presented productions – Comps may be available for those productions that have not achieved sales of 80% of capacity on each individual performance, subject to contract arrangements and sales patterns.
• Films – Comps will be made available to colleagues for films at Northampton Film house where availability allows. A weekly email will be sent out to all colleagues providing a list of eligible film screenings. The £1.00 booking fee will apply.

Family Friendly Policies - Enhanced leave and pay for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, Dependants, Careers, Annual Leave and Sickness

Essential Experience

• Some experience in receiving/producing house
• Experience of lifting & moving heavy loads

Essential Knowledge/Qualifications

• Proven interest in at least one of lighting, sound, staging and flying systems & rigging
• Some knowledge of receiving/producing house techniques
• Understanding and commitment to live performance

Essential Skills/Abilities

• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Operation of technical control equipment
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Experience of repertory house
• Proven experience in major receiving house

Desirable Knowledge/Qualifications

• Hemp Flying

Desirable Skills/Abilities

• Good people management skills