We're looking for a Rigging Technician to join the team and to help artists and creatives from all artforms stretch the realms of possibility, creating works of ambition and scale. Our new multi-artform venue uses flexible spaces, providing a wide range of possibilities and includes a fully-walkable grid with rolling beams and grid stands to make a welcoming environment to work in and to allow points to be rigged across the entire venue space.
Our stock of in-house equipment includes around 200 Liftket hoists, including a stock of Kinesys Apex Hoists, running on Tait epiQ consoles. Unusual Rigging have provided custom 22m long portable flying bars in pairs, along with Revolution 2 winch assemblies, Apex Drive V2 units and LibraCell load monitoring shackles. House trussing is supplied by Total Solutions Group and incorporates over 3km of different truss sections.
You will be part of a department of 4 with a Head, Deputy, and three in-house rigging technicians, along with a wider pool of casual and freelance technicians.
We are looking for expertise from all artforms; visual and performing arts, live music, theatre, exhibitions, corporate events and beyond. The Rigging Technician will work with, and support, other technical teams and wider Factory International teams to ensure that all of our spaces, events, and shows are delivered to an exceptional standard.
We're looking for people who are good communicators, enthusiastic, with the ability to work with a variety of people, and who want to be part of something new and unique. Factory International is a place to be proud of your background, your experience and your expertise, while also providing the opportunity to learn and develop new skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* To become familiar with the venue's technical rigging equipment and infrastructure
* To work on a rota system which will include some early morning, evening, overnight, and weekend working
* To prep, rig, operate, and de-rig various rigging equipment including trussing, motors, and temporary support structures for a wide variety of events and productions
* Participate in the smooth running of the get ins and fit up, show runs, and get outs, and ensuring that these are carried out in accordance with current Health & Safety legislation and Environmental Good Practice
* Report faults or issues with equipment or building fixtures in a timely manner to department leads or head of technical
* Work with visiting technical departments ensuring their requirements are met, and they are compliant with Factory policies
* Assist in the planning and delivery of an effective programme of maintenance (inc Planned Preventative Maintenance), housekeeping, stock control and testing for all appliances and performance related equipment in the building
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
* This is a physical job and requires bending, lifting, pulling, and pushing as part of the daily duties
* A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to working with excellent time management
* Familiarity with entertainment rigging in one or more art form (live music, theatre, performance art, etc), preferably in a producing environment
* Familiarity with rigging equipment and practices
* Experience of working in a team environment
* Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise competing workload demands
* Comfortable working at height
* Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
DESIRABLE
* 3-day rigging for the entertainment industry training
* IPAF, MEWP, PASMA qualification
* Experience with technical drawing programs such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks
* Experience of working in a venue or touring capacity
* Forklift or telehandler license
* A practical knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and other relevant Health and Safety regulations working within a venue
* Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent
