Main duties

Health & Safety:
1. Adhere to the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Policy and to set a personal example in this respect.
2. If requested, to contribute towards the generation of risk assessments.
3. To comply with the recommendations contained within the risk assessments for the
show and the building.
4. To ensure that Health & Safety equipment and all Personal Protection Equipment
supplied is available and used correctly, reporting any defects to the Chief
Electrician.
5. With others, ensure that all the electrical equipment is maintained to a high
standard and that portable appliances are regularly tested in accordance with
recommended guidelines to ensure compliance with the Electricity at Work
Regulations.

Production:
1. To work with the visiting Company and Stage Management to ensure good
communications and the smooth running of the production.
2. With others, to ensure the production is maintained to the highest technical
standards.
3. To be familiar with the cues of each of the Electricians in the running of the
production.
4. To operate the lighting desk, load pyrotechnics, and work onstage during the
performance when required.

Building:
1. To assist in ensuring that the electrical installation is in good order and bring any
deficiencies to the attention of the Chief Electrician.
2. To maintain good standards of "housekeeping" throughout the building.
3. To carry out work throughout the building as required by the Theatre Manager or
Chief Electrician.
4. As required to "light up" and "black out" the building at the beginning and end of
each day.
5. To diligently conduct lamp replacement rounds throughout the building as required.

Staff:
1. With others, to ensure that performance staff are fully utilised and completely
conversant with their duties for the show.
2. To submit holiday request forms to the Chief Electrician in a timely manner.

Working Hours
Will vary with productions but will comply with the SOLT/BECTU Agreement. It is the nature
of the business that the working of unsocial hours will be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Relevant electrical qualifications
- Experience of operating and programming the Strand 520i
- Understanding of theatre health & safety

Person Specification
- A quick learner who is keen to develop and share their knowledge
- A flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- A proactive and calm approach to problem solving
- A positive outlook and the ability to communicate effectively with their team mates
and the visiting production