Technician (TRCH)

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £27,711 (Level one) rising to £30,060 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Our busy technical department is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Technician to join our resident, full-time staff who will be based in the Concert Hall but will also be expected to work in the Theatre Royal and any other areas where your skillset may be required.

As a Technician, you will provide hands-on support to visiting companies and, when required, lead on Get-Ins, Get-Outs, and performances throughout the venue to deliver our performances, rehearsals, and events to the highest possible standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

This will include work on mainstage events in both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, as well as foyer events, maintenance work, and other projects. Maintenance periods will include cleaning, safety inspections, repairs, and any other remedial work needed by the venue.

The successful applicant will have an up-to-date working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment, ideally including ETC Eos lighting consoles and/or DiGiCo SD series sound desks, a competent knowledge of the set-up and repair of current lighting and sound fixtures and peripherals, an able knowledge of the rigging of motors and associated equipment, and a good knowledge of industry-standard practices, procedures, and methodology for efficient and safe working within the venue. Preferably, at least one year's experience working in a mid/large scale venue is required.

About You

• Experience of lighting and/or sound for concerts, musicals, and plays; amateur and professional.
• Experience of the technical delivery of presented/production work in a mid/large scale venue.

Closing Date: 2nd March 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held within two weeks of the closing date.

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