Technician (Lighting)

To assist the technical team in achieving the highest standards in the delivery of technical requirements for Derby Theatre productions, received, hire and related projects throughout organisation. The postholder has a specialism of theatre lighting but is expected to support other departments flexibly as a multiskilled technician. Therefore, the person filling this post will also be expected to work in all technical areas (sound, AV, stage) as required.,

• Actively contribute to the effective operation of the Production and Technical department's work.
• Work with the lighting designer on Derby Theatre produced work, with regard to programming shows, managing related paperwork and creating practical's when required.
• Responsible for all lighting equipment, including storage, maintenance and annual inspections to comply with current Health and Safety legislation.
• Provide autonomous technical support on produced and received shows, leading others in the team when required.
• Assist the Technical Manager and Head of Lighting and Sound with compliance with all relevant Health and Safety procedures and statutory regulations.
• A full member of the team during fit-ups and get-outs, including loading and unloading trucks and handling large and heavy scenery.
• Provide the highest level of customer and audience care and service at all times.
• Lead and supervise casual staff as and when required.
• Drive company vehicles as required.
Learning Theatre
• Actively promote and understand the values and mission of the Learning Theatre.
• Working with the Technical Manager and the Learning Team, actively support Derby Theatre's Learning Theatre model, including a commitment to engage with the University of Derby's Theatre related higher education provision.
• Lead and facilitate learning opportunities and support the theatre's wider role as a learning environment.
• Provide technical support to assigned learning productions and projects.
General
• Deputise in the absence of the Head of Lighting and Sound and AV.
• Be responsible, when required, for the security of the building and equipment and as required, carry out Duty Technician roles.
• Provide technical support on produced and received shows as well as all learning projects and other events on and off-site.
• Assist the technical team in the administration of incoming companies and other organisations.
• Keep up to date with all current technical theatre equipment.
• Keep the workplace in a safe and tidy manner.
• Actively initiate and implement better systems of work wherever applicable.
• Keep up to date with developments in the industry as they relate to your role, and to contribute to the overall development of the department and organisation.
• Take an active role in the team and staff as a whole, and to attend team, departmental or cross-organisation meetings.
• Ensure that Derby Theatre's policies, procedures and values are observed in every area of the department's work.
• Act always in the best interests of Derby Theatre, protecting intellectual property and confidential information at all times.
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time, commensurate with the level of the post.