MAIN LOCATION: Contact but may be required to work at other venues as required
RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: n/a
WORKS WITH: Artistic and Operational Teams
HOURS: 140 hours across a 4 week period which will include evening and weekend work as required. We work 100:80:100 so actual hours expected to be worked across a 4 week period is: 112 hours
STATUS: Permanent
(There is also the opportunity to discuss the possibility of being added to our pool of casual technicians)
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 17th May

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The role will provide technical and operational support of a high standard to all of Contact’s performances, participatory projects and operational activities including maintenance.
You will work with our full-time technicians and other casual technicians to deliver in-house performances and support visiting artists, to a high technical standard. You will provide technical support for a wide variety of artistic activities in and around Contact, and maintain and improve our performance spaces under the direction of our Production Manager.

MAIN TASKS

• Provision and operation of lighting, sound, audio visual and any other technical effects for all activities at Contact (including rehearsals, performances and other events), as directed by the Production Manager, including providing stage management support where necessary.
• General maintenance & operational duties in setting up of the building
• Work alone and as part of a team to complete tasks in time available
• Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, as agreed with the Production Manager, is safe for use and compliant with all health & safety and legal obligations.
• As “Duty Technician” take responsibility of rear of house safety liaising with the Production Manager and assisting with the evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency under the supervision of the Duty Manager.
• Construction, rigging and de-rigging of settings, scenery, furniture and special effects when required.
• Preparation of all spaces within Contact for exhibitions, workshops, rehearsals, conferences, music events, club nights, meetings or other events as directed by the Production Manager.
• Operate lighting, sound and AV equipment for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances and other projects as required.
• Operate stage machinery and equipment as directed by the Production Manager.
• Assist other members of staff as appropriate in the maintenance of basic electrics throughout the building.
• Attend design, production, departmental, company and other meetings as required
• Under the supervision of the Production Manager, work to maintain loose electrical equipment in a safe and proper condition, and ensure that working areas are kept tidy and clear of waste material