Overview
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
We currently have an opportunity for a multi-skilled Theatre Technician to join the Technical Department. The Theatre Technician works closely with the Head of Technical and the Technical Managers to ensure a smooth running of the Technical Department.
Responsibilities
* Carry out all duties associated with the get in, fit up, running and get out of a variety of productions and events across three theatres, conference rooms and at times outdoor performance areas.
* Work closely with Visiting Companies and clients to provide efficient and professional support for all technical requirements.
* Complete any other tasks needed to help the company facilitate its business objectives.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a receiving or producing theatre.
* Stage / Flys: Understanding of stage craft, counterweight flying, general rigging and experience in running performances, get ins and get outs.
* Lighting: Understanding of ETC Networking, LX maintenance and service of a large range of lighting fixtures, rigging from plans, focusing, plotting; operating and some lighting design experience.
* Sound: Understanding of QLab, Dante, MIDI, Networking, rigging, focusing, timing of systems and EQ; first line maintenance and some sound design experience.
* Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation.
* Good level of IT skills.
* Team player with excellent communication skills, a proven track record of delivering a friendly and professional service and a pro-active approach towards personal development.
Contract and Benefits
* Role is 48 hours per week (averaged over a 17 week reference period).
* Flexible rota pattern, including weekends, bank holidays and evenings where required.
* Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
* Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
* Paid day off for your birthday.
* Discounts at bars, restaurant and gift shop within the Lowry building.
* Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
* Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Application process and equity
For more information, please download the Lowry recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
To ensure fairness and to enable us to process your application through our shortlisting exercise, we ask that you remove all personal details (such as name, age, location, ethnicity, marital status, etc.) from your CV and covering letter before uploading. This reduces the risk of bias during our recruitment process and ensures shortlisting is based on skills, experience and suitability for the role. Thank you for your understanding.
Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in the workforce, including people who experience racism and marginalisation and those who are disabled, Deaf, neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.
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