Senior Technician

Fairfield Halls; Croydon, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000

Job description

Post Title: Senior Technician

Site Location: Fairfield Halls – Croydon

Salary: £36,750 per annum (from 1 April 25)

Get out rate: £41.19 per hour

Hours: 2085 hours per annum, annualised hours (Equivalent to 40 hours per week)

Contract Type: Permanent

The role:

BH Live is recruiting for two Senior Technicians to join our technical team at Fairfield Halls in Croydon. Fairfield Halls is an iconic arts, events and conference venue, which hosts a year-round programme of events including concerts, cultural performances, musicals and plays, conferences and exhibitions, business events, retail catering and banquets.

To learn more about Fairfield Halls, please visit: fairfield.co.uk

You will:

1. Lead on the safe get-in, operation and get-out of all productions and events.
2. Design, set up, manage, and operate on events and productions as required by technical management, including, but not limited to Staging, Lighting, Sound and AV, and according to the requirements of the production or event.
3. Liaise with productions and events as designated by the Technical Manager.
4. Supply training to colleagues to ensure the safe operation of all technical equipment and stage engineering equipment.

To be successful you will need:

1. A sound understanding of networking principles, setup, and equipment in relation to IT, Sound, Lighting and AV systems.
2. Knowledge of rigging and safe working practices.
3. Experience in the management of health and safety and knowledge of current legislation inc PUWER, LOLER, COSHH.
4. The ability to organise and execute the planned and reactive maintenance of staging, loose theatrical equipment and facilities according to legislation and guidelines.
5. To work at heights.

Due to the nature of the industry, you must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

We offer:

1. Onsite parking.
2. Training and development opportunities.
3. Access to corporate gym membership.
4. Health cash plan.
5. Company pension matched up to 6% contributions.
6. Colleague discount on food and drink.
7. Colleague recognition.
8. Birthday / Celebratory day off.
9. Loyalty Rewards.

About BH Live:

Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London.

BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.

With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.

BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.

We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.

For more visit bhlive.org.uk

To apply:

All applications are to be made via our careers site: careers.bhlive.org.uk

BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.