Music Technician – Zero Hours – 3 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £12.27 per hour
Our client is more than just an educational institution – they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
About the Role
As a Music Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical support for our client’s specialist music facilities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the safety and compliance of their equipment, setting up technical resources for lessons and events, delivering technical demonstrations, and providing specialised support to their vibrant community of students and staff.
They are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have expertise in drum tech and backline operations, including drum kit setup, tuning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
What You’ll do:
* Collaborate with their Health and Safety team to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
* Set up technical resources for lessons and events both on campus and at external venues.
* Deliver engaging technical demonstrations to support curriculum delivery.
* Maintain and manage their inventory of technical equipment.
* Conduct routine checks and low-level maintenance of technical equipment.
* Support the induction and training of students, staff, and lecturers on the safe and effective use of their facilities.
What You’ll Bring:
* Strong proficiency in preparing, configuring, and supporting a range of backline equipment for both live performances and studio sessions.
* Experience working in the music industry or relevant specialist education provider.
* A competent understanding and application of music facilities.
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
* Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of their dynamic environment.
* Competent digital literacy.
This is a Zero Hours contract with shifts available between 8:00am and 10:30pm, Monday to Friday and 8:00am to 5:30pm on a Saturday.
Why Our Client?
They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:
Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.
In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:
* 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
* SMART pension
* A comprehensive benefits package
They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.
They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.
How To Apply
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