Studio Technician
Pontefract
Talent UK are delighted to be working alongside their client within the Live Events industry, our client provides the best possible training for the live events sector, with fantastic industry links and state-of-the-art production facilities.
Overview of position
The Technician will assist with the day-to-day operation of the Academy of Live Technology and the safe presentation of all student productions, external hires and projects at the Academy of Live Technology.
- Duties will include (but are not limited to) assisting academic staff during practical sessions, maintenance of equipment, maintaining and supervising the safe and efficient operation of the Academy studios and specialist teaching spaces, assisting the training of students and staff on how to operate equipment, and ensuring that health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times by building users in the Academy studios / warehouse.
Technical Support
- Assist academic staff in the safe and effective delivery of practical sessions and assessments, with supervision responsibilities over small groups of students.
- Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external clients.
- Set up and maintain Backstage Academy facilities (e.g. Classrooms, Storerooms) to be ready for programmed teaching and assessment activity.
- Co-ordinate the set up and de-rig of equipment as required.
Stock Control and Maintenance
- Comply with the Academy’s stock-control system and ensure equipment is returned to the correct, secure location.
- Maintain equipment to the correct industry standard.
- Diagnose faults and carry out front-line maintenance.
- Carry out stock-checks as directed.
- Communicate and negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers where required.
- Collect and drop off equipment from suppliers and sponsors.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of technical equipment for lighting, sound, video systems, rigging and networking.
General Duties
- Undertake all tasks identified by the Director of Digital & Technical Resources.
- Supervise any student or local crew employed to assist the above areas of technical support/maintenance.
- Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to.
- Undertake all duties in line with Academy policies and H&S legislation.
- Attend staff meetings and any training identified by the company.
- Proactively strive to meet targets and KPIs set by the Director of Digital & Technical Resources.
- To undertake any other appropriate duties in keeping with your role, as deemed necessary by your Line Manager, Head of Department or the Head of the Institution.
Experience
- Full driving license
- Experience of working in the Technical Theatre or Live Events Industry
- Demonstratable experience of equipment maintenance skills
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk assessment processes
- A friendly professional manner and appearance
- Self-motivated, ambitious and results orientated with an ability to thrive under pressure
- Positive attitude and an eagerness to learn
Remuneration and further benefits
- Salary Range: £22k- £30k per annum
- 08:30-17:30 Monday - Friday
- (Occasional weekend and evening work will be required)
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Lunch provided everyday
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Employee Lunches Provided
- Voluntary Health Cash Plan
- Free On Site Car Parking
- Enhanced Paternity Package
- Free Car Parking
- Staff development and training opportunities
- Staff Wellbeing & support services
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.