ROLE OUTLINE
Technical Production
- To provide a constant, professional and friendly point of contact for visiting companies, artists and their representatives
- To programme and operate lighting and sound as required by all shows and events
- Assist with rigging and de-rigging of lighting / sound / video equipment
- Assist with get-ins, fit-ups and get outs, act as Duty Technician as necessary.
- Assist with the regular and proper maintenance, inspection and, where appropriate, testing of production and building technical equipment, ensuring it meets industry and manufacturer standards
- Assist as necessary with risk assessments, ensuring control measures are adequate, achievable and adhered to at all times
- Provide technical support for external hire clients and events
Building
- Ensure public and backstage areas are safe and clear, all performance aspects are prepared in a timely manner, assisting Front of House where required
- Ensure that the venue and associated areas are made safe, powered down and secured after the completion of the performance or event, taking responsibility for the deactivation and reactivation of detection devices as deemed necessary by the performance schedule
- Assist the Duty Manager in the event of an evacuation as per the evacuation procedure
- Support the Building & Facilities Manager as necessary to ensure the building is fit-for-purpose, assisting with maintenance if necessary
Health & Safety
- Comply with the Company’s building & entertainment licence and actively implement policies, including the Health & Safety and Safeguarding Policies
- Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and secure manner and inform the Technical & Production Manager in the case of any uncertainty
- Ensure that all incoming companies are provided with a full Health & Safety induction on arrival, and technical company members are given a technical induction / toolbox talk