Show Crew Electrics for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre

Department: Electrics

Responsible to: Head of Electrics, Deputy Head of Electrics

Key internal contacts: Theatre Management, Stage Department

Key external contacts: Visiting Company

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Electrics and Deputy Head of Electrics in providing electrical and stage lights services for all performances, concerts and other activities as required.

Health & Safety:

• Assist the Head of Electrics with the implementation and operation of the Company Health and Safety Policy at the theatre.
• Assist the Head of Electrics with the implementation and operation of the Company Emergency Procedures at the theatre, and carry out any specific duties required in the event of an emergency.
• Comply with method controls laid out in the theatre's risk assessments.
• Ensure that health and safety equipment and PPE supplied is available and used correctly. Report any defects to the Head of Electrics.

Production:

• Work with the Electrics Department, Company and Stage Management to ensure good communication and the effective and efficient running of the current production.
• Assist in ensuring the Production is maintained to the highest technical standards.
• Take ownership of an LX track, and carry out duties as required to a consistently high standard. This can include Stage LX, follow spot, or lighting board operator.
• Be familiar with the cues of each LX track in the production, and cover these when required.
• Support during reset for each performance.
• Support during rehearsals.
• Support during show maintenance.
• During get ins/outs of productions, fulfil manual tasks such as transporting equipment, set and lights around the building as required.

General:

• Complete relevant training requested by the company as per the training needs analysis.
• Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Head or Deputy Head of Electrics or the Company.

This job description is not an exhaustive document but reflects the current position and details may be changed from time to time. The post-holder will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested consistent with their job title and status. The duties contained within this Job Description must be performed at all times within the Company's stated guidelines and operational policies.

Person specification:

• Essential:
• Understanding of health and safety.
• A flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Works calmly under pressure.
• Proactive.
• Strong communication skills.
• Desirable:
• Experience of operating a follow spot.
• Experience of operating a lighting desk.
• Working at Height trained.

This role is offered on a 24-hour contract, worked over six days per week.

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