At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in setting up sound and lighting for shows, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join a vibrant venue team dedicated to delivering exceptional events.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment with flexible hours.
- Other info: Opportunity to work across two sites and develop your career in the entertainment industry.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting events and enhance your technical skills in a creative space.
- Qualifications: 2 years' experience in theatre or conference settings; knowledge of sound and lighting equipment.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
To assist the House Technician in the day to day business of all the technical aspects of the shows at KGH and DLT split between the two sites. The Casual Assistant Technician will ensure all sound and light is set up correctly and safely. Ensuring all equipment is at the correct level for each event and that all practises are completed safely.
- To assist the House Technician in providing an effective technical and production service to the complex.
- To contribute as a member of the BWD Venues staff with the intention of providing an efficient technical service.
- To adhere to current methods of work and suggest improvements for efficiency or safety.
- To ensure that all technical and production requirements are completed on time. To plan, book staff, resources and equipment and ensure the safe use of such equipment to meet the needs of the relevant events.
- To be able to organize the technical section into an orderly and coherent working space and maintain this during all events.
- To have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a theatre or conference center with outside festival sound and light experience.
- Must have a good working knowledge of sound and light with full competency using Sound Craft Si Expression 3 sound desk,
- Avolites Pearl Expert - Moving Lights,
- Avolites Expert Touch lighting desks.
- Must be able to attend relevant training courses on safety.
- To be able to rig and de-rig audio visual equipment in the conference and seminar area as well as shows and entertainment across both DLT and KGH
- To be able to operate technical equipment, sound and lighting, trusses, motors and provide technical support to events within the complex and also be able to work unsupervised and on own initiative. To be able to identify any faults and repair as necessary
- To be able to confidently oversee any visiting crew and supervise casual crew and free-lance technicians ensuring they all adhere to safe working practices, report any accidents or near misses and prevent any future incidents. To confidently intervene and report incidents to the Technical Manager or other senior manager.
- To be able to competently read and interpret lighting and sound plans and instructions both written and verbally.
Ability to work unsociable hours early mornings and late evenings and weekends. Ability to drive useful as role is split over 2 sites.
Casual Technician employer: Blackburn with Darwen Council
Blackburn with Darwen Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible and hybrid working options, the council fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions to the transformation of Adult Social Care services. Join us to be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and invests in your development.
Contact Details:
Blackburn with Darwen Council Recruitment Team
