Automation Number 2 (Barbican)

at  Royal Shakespeare Company

ARE YOU EXPERIENCED IN THEATRE AUTOMATION, STAGE ENGINEERING, RIGGING, FLYING AND ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SHOW CONTROL SYSTEMS? CAN YOU FAULT FIND AND RECTIFY PROBLEMS IN ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND SHOW CONTROL SYSTEMS? DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE USING STAGE TECHNOLOGIES/TAIT SYSTEMS?

We are looking for an experienced Automation No 2 with specialist skills and occasional supervisory responsibility, to participate in the smooth running of the automation department for the 2024 transfer of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to the Barbican Theatre.

Reporting to the Head of Automation, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• To participate, as appropriately fits the role, in the smooth running of all get-ins, fitting, installing, commissioning, programming, rehearsals, performances, changeovers and get-outs.
• To participate in a programme of regular maintenance and monitoring, including first line fault-finding and repair and to assist with broader maintenance issues.
• To assist in ensuring that all RSC policies are followed in terms of record keeping, testing, and operating any equipment covered by this Job Description.
• To assist in the implementation and maintenance of effective Health and Safety controls and Safe Systems of Work and to help ensure safe and reliable operation of all automation equipment within current Health and Safety practice.
• To participate, and when nominated take the Lead Automation role, in the smooth running of get-ins, fitting, installing, commissioning, programming, rehearsals, performances, changeovers and get-outs.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• A good knowledge of the specification, setting up and operation of electrical and electronic control systems both as stand-alone and for integration into existing systems.
• Ability to assess, specify and source, electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment as best fits individual project requirements.
• A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and procedures and its implications both on work colleagues and within the stage environment.
• A good knowledge and understanding of theatre staging, stage engineering, rigging, slinging, and flying.
• The ability to work on one’s own initiative and within a team.

This opportunity is offered as a full time, 3-month fixed term contract, working an average hour’s contract of 48 hours per week, over 6 days, including evening and weekend work. The role will be based at the Barbican Theatre.

• A good knowledge of the specification, setting up and operation of electrical and electronic control systems both as stand-alone and for integration into existing systems.
• Ability to assess, specify and source, electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment as best fits individual project requirements.
• A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and procedures and its implications both on work colleagues and within the stage environment.
• A good knowledge and understanding of theatre staging, stage engineering, rigging, slinging, and flying.
• The ability to work on one’s own initiative and within a team