Main duties:

Staff:
• Instructing, motivating and fully utilising staff, including delegating work within the
Electrics Department.
• When required, organising the staff rota, ensuring that it meets the requirements of
Really Useful Theatres Group and those of the visiting production company and that
staff working hours are compliant with the SOLT/BECTU Agreement and the Working
Time Directive.
• When required, accurately completing timesheets for staff within the Electrics
Department ensuring they are submitted on time and in line with the SOLT/BECTU
Agreement.
• When required, submitting holiday request forms to the Theatre Manager for all
members of the department, keeping accurate records and informing the Theatre
Manager of any incidents of absenteeism.
• Providing training and encouraging a knowledgeable department.

Health and Safety:
• Ensuring that the Company's Health and Safety Policy and Alcohol and Drugs Misuse
Policy are adhered to by all Electrics Department Staff.
• Advising the visiting company/Stage Manager of any practice associated with the
Production which he/she considers to be unsafe.
• Assisting in the production of a risk assessment for each new production and to provide
copies to the Theatre Manager and Operations Director.
• Ensuring that recommendations contained within the risk assessments for both the
show and the building are implemented.
• Ensuring that all electrical equipment is maintained to a high standard and that portable
appliances are regularly tested in accordance with recommended guidelines.
• Keeping accurate records of the testing and maintenance of all equipment.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment is
supplied in good condition and correctly used.

Productions:
• Liaising with visiting production company and Stage Management to ensure good
communications and the smooth running of productions.
Assisting the Chief Electrician in the safe and efficient get-in, fit-up and get-out of all
productions.
• Working closely with the production creative team and making every effort to achieve
artistic requirements.
• Ensuring the production is maintained to the highest technical standards.
• Working knowledge and awareness of the cues and workload of every member of the
department in the running of a production.
• Attending production meetings when required for either new productions or special
events and advising on stage facilities etc.
• Liaising with and supervising contractors on behalf of the visiting company.
• Recognising and resolving competing needs of the visiting company and the theatre.
• Completing show duties, including board operation for the production and providing
training to new staff members.

Building:
• Ensuring that the electrical installation is in good order and bring any deficiencies to the
attention of the Chief Electrician.
• Carrying out duties throughout the building as directed by the Theatre Manager or Chief
Electrician.
• Familiarity with building management systems (fire system, heating, plumbing).
• Liaising and working with contractors.
• In conjunction with the Chief Electrician, ensuring that all operational certifications are
kept up to date.

Ordering Supplies:
• Assist the Chef Electrician in forwarding requisitions to the Theatre Manager for items
essential for the maintenance of the building, ensuring appropriate stock levels.
• Checking deliveries to ensure they are in accordance with orders.
• Checking invoices against delivery notes.
• Ordering parts as required for the production in liaison with the Chief Electrician and
production stage managers.

General:
• Deputising for the Chief Electrician
• Completing any other delegated duty that assists the Company achieve its business
objectives.