For more than five decades, the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon has established itself as one of the leading live entertainment venues in Wiltshire, welcoming thousands of customers through its doors every year.

The Technician post holder will lead and help manage and direct the casual technical team in the preparation of, setting up and a variety of operational duties in respect of the diverse range of productions and events staged by professional and amateur companies, as well as the routine maintenance of the venues.

As the postholder is responsible for:

1. Manage, assist, and support with the “get ins”, preparation, running, pack down and “get outs” of shows and events.

2. Moving scenery and equipment during productions as well as working with lighting, sound, wardrobe, AV, rigging and special effects

3. Maintain Health and Safety and Fire Safety procedures.

4. Collaborate with all visiting producers and artists to promote good customer relations.

5. Attend all required training.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, from time to time you may be required to undertake such alternative or additional duties these will be commensurate with your skills, experience, and capabilities.

We are looking for individuals that can collaborate as part of team to achieve excellent customer service.

Key attributes:

Passion for theatre / live entertainment.

Knowledge of technical theatre/theatre craft from accredited institutes along with understanding of protocols such as DMX, ETC EOS software, QLAB and digital sound desks (not essential.)

An exceptional eye for details.

Willingness to learn new skills.

Great team spirit.

Strong Communication and listening skills.

Understanding of health and safety.

Able to work safely at heights using ladders, tallescopes and from lighting rigging positions.

Ability to work effectively at busy times.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about Trafalgar Entertainment and Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre please see www.swindontheatres.org.uk

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In order to be considered for this post you will need to evidence and demonstrate:

· Essential Experience of working as part of a team. Previous experience working in a busy theatre environment. Literacy, computer literacy and numeracy as appropriate to the role.

· Desirable Knowledge and use of theatre lighting and sound systems including rigging, focusing, plotting and problem solving and testing. Knowledge and use of counterweight flying systems and temporary rigging solutions such as chain hoists. An understanding of electrics including single and three phase heavy mains power. Ability to work safely at height, using ladders and other access equipment and from the tension wire grid area and fly floors.

An understanding of security requirements in a technical environment including fire safety. The ability and understanding to use power tools and work on general buildings maintenance.

Management of staff. Experience of working with young people.

· Personal Enthusiasm for the performing arts and entertainment.

· Reliable, with a flexible and pro-active attitude. A strong customer service focus and a genuine desire to deliver an excellent experience every time. A “can do “attitude and a positive, flexible approach to the job role, work colleagues and peers. A presentable, professional and approachable manner which sets an example for others to follow. Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. A good sense of humour.

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We’re growing fast, we’re confident in what we do, and we’re ambitious about the future. There’s never been a better time to get onboard.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

⭐Discounted theatre tickets

⭐Training and development plans

⭐Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME 

⭐Flexible hours

⭐Access to mental health resources

⭐And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

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