The principal responsibility of a Theatre Technician is to assist in the preparation and running of productions, ensuring that all technical requirements are met in a safe and professional manner, and always ensuring a high standard of technical operation.

Operations
• Assist in the preparation and running of productions, ensuring that all technical requirements are met in a safe and professional manner
• Always maintain a high standard of production values

Collaboration
• Carry out any duties as may be required by the Technical Director and Production or Technical Manager
• Maintain a positive and proactive approach to the shows and to visiting company requirements and requests
• To supervise the work of casual staff

Efficiency & Effectiveness
• Always promote and maintain a positive approach to Health & Safety and safe working methods
• Maximise income and minimize expenditure without loss of quality in all areas of responsibility

General
• Attend occasional staff meetings, training sessions and other events which may take place outside normal working hours
• At all times to carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to Sadler's Wells' Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Health and Safety Policies. This may include providing assistance with evacuation procedures or building searches in the event of an emergency at any of Sadler's Wells' premise
• Ensure that the Trust complies with Health & Safety and local authority licensing legislation and promote a safe working environment at all times
• Support the Trust's Sustainability Policy and the delivery of the Sustainability Action Plan

The applicant should be a flexible, practical person with excellent technical skills and experience in professional technical theatre work. The applicant should be calm under pressure, a good problem solver and be able to work well as part of a team. The applicant should be self-motivated and be confident in a wide range of technical theatre and lighting skills. An understanding and experience of counterweight flying is desirable.

Sadler's Wells and The Peacock are receiving theatres with very varied seasons, including both artistic and commercial activities, and presents work in three venues: Sadler's Wells Theatre (1,500 seats), The Peacock (1,000 seats) and the Lilian Baylis Studio (180 seats). This position is based at Sadler's Wells.

Applicants need to have a flexible approach to working patterns and ideally will have experience of working with either repertory or touring companies. All technical staff are expected to have the general skills appropriate to the demands of a large theatre with a varied programme.

Please find below the skills and experience requirements to undertake this post.

These essential and desirable criteria will be used in the decision-making process for recruitment. Please give examples of how you have exhibited these behaviours in your previous role(s). You should address these on the application form and in your covering letter.

Be as specific as possible, try to provide evidence (by example where possible) of skills, knowledge and experience.

Skills and Experience

Essential:
• Experience of working with large-scale productions
• Experience of working with touring companies and / or venue
• Good knowledge of health and safety issues and safe working practice
• Skills and experience to 'intermediate' level in digital mixers and infrastructure (Such as Dante, Madi, AES or other AoIP applications
• Experience of audio engineering on medium to large scale productions
• Knowledge, skills and experience to 'standard' level in lighting
• Excellent computer and networking skills
• Flexible attitude and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely with co-workers

Additional, but not essential:
• Experience of working with large-scale dance, ballet or opera
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software
• Knowledge, skills and experience to 'intermediate' level in sound
• Knowledge, skills and experience to 'standard' level in media
• Good understanding of cross industry equipment ranges, brands and manufacturers
• Knowledge and experience to 'standard' level in AV / Video and media practice. video projector setups, and Qlab operation
• Understanding of audio system positioning and rigging configurations
• Knowledge of array and system simulation software such as Array Calc, Soundvision etc