Lighting and Sound Technician

Job Summary

The Lighting & Sound Technician is part of the Technical Team which is managed by the Technical Manager, the Technical Team includes Departments specialising in Electrics, Stage & Facilities/Maintenance. The role is responsible to the Chief Electrician.

Job Description

Key responsibilities of the job holder include:

As a member of the Electrics department, providing support for all productions, whether a visiting company or an in-house production, in the Everyman main auditorium, The Irving Studio and projects touring from the Everyman Working on get-ins, fit-ups, strikes and get-outs loading and unloading lighting and sound equipment for visiting company trailers Rigging, focusing, plotting and operating lighting Rigging, set-up, patching, sound-checking and operating sound The preparation or hiring of sound effects and resources The preparation or hiring of lighting effects and stage electrics resources Acting as Duty Electrician & Fire Marshal in the building for performances When appropriate, assist with the stage department with scenery/props/costume loading, unloading, fitting up and striking To assist the Chief Electrician and Head of Sound in the maintenance and servicing of both production and buildings electrical equipment and installation, including testing and monitoring as required to service productions, run the building and comply with Health and Safety requirements. To assist the Chief Electrician and Head of Sound in ensuring that working areas and equipment are kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition To be a keyholder for the Everyman building (if the postholder is also included on the rota of staff who can be called out by security in an emergency an additional payment is made when called-out) To deputise, as requested by the Chief Electrician, for the Chief Electrician or Head of Sound in his/her absence As a staff member of the Everyman, through your duty of care proactively ensuring that the working environment and practices conform to Health and Safety legislation and the Health and Safety Policy. To undertake such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the Chief Electrician, Head of Sound or Technical Manager.

Job Requirements

Essential Skills/Person Specification: One years’ professional electrical experience in a middle-scale theatre, either producing or receiving. Experience of touring would also be an advantage Good working knowledge of stage electrics, sound and networking including modern patching systems Basic working knowledge of electrical theory Computer literacy The ability to work both in a team and on their own The ability to manage and supervise casual staff The ability to work at heights Good physical fitness and ability to lift The ability to work under pressure Initiative Good colour vision Good communication skills

Desired Skills: Experience with ETC ION lighting control systems Experience with Yamaha QL5 Mixing Desk Experience with D&B Speakers and Amplifiers Experience with Dante Audio Networking Experience with D&B R1 Knowledge of Industry Health and Safety practices and procedures Electrical