Tyne Theatre and Opera House - Job Vacancy: Theatre Technician

Stagehand is needed in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Client: Tyne Theatre and Opera House

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

Job Title: Theatre Technician

Reports to: Technical Manager

Appointed by: Interview Panel

Period of Appointment: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £24,317 per annum

The Theatre Technician will be required to support the technical team with the stage and events operation. The role is required to ensure that all the technical aspects of the theatre’s busy programme of events are met and delivered to a high standard. The role will require an all-round knowledge of technical theatre, including sound. A knowledge of lighting, rigging and flying would be an advantage, although training will be given. The role will report to the Technical Manager and work alongside all departments. Working hours will require flexibility and will include evening and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and set-up of events, including sound, lighting and rigging.
• Ensure that the requirements of visiting productions are met and executed professionally and to the highest standards.
• Act as Duty Technician during some events, and be the technical point of contact for visiting productions.
• Task manage casual and freelance technicians.
• Operate sound and lighting during some events.
• Assist with the co-ordination of external equipment and suppliers.
• Assist with routine stage and building maintenance.
• Ensure that working areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure the smooth running of all events.

Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of technical theatre equipment and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good relationship building skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Comfortable working at height and manual handling.

Desirable

• Good MS Office and IT Skills.
• First Aid Qualification.
• An interest in arts and entertainment industries.