Technician

Duties

PROGRAMME

• To provide a constant, professional and friendly point of contact for visiting companies, artists, external hire clients and their representatives
• Assist with the regular and proper maintenance, inspection and testing of production and building technical equipment, ensuring it meets industry and manufacturer standards
• To programme lighting and sound as required by all shows and events
• Assist with get-ins, fit-ups and get outs
• Ensure safe rigging of lighting / sound / video equipment / effects, and construction ofscenery
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in all technical and backstage areas
• Create / sign off risk assessments, ensuring control measures are adequate, achievable andadhered to at all times
• Supervise casual technical staffPERFORMANCE TIMES

• Be the main point of contact representing the Technical Department for productions and Soho Theatre Staff when acting as Duty Technician
• Ensure performance times run safely, smoothly and efficiently
• As required, operate performances, oversee and assist with turnarounds and report onissues noted
• Act as Fire Marshall and assist as required in the event of an evacuationBUILDING

• Support the Building and Facilities Manager to maintain the building and plant equipment, assisting with routine day-to-day maintenance as required.
• Ensure that all public areas of the building are kept clear and comply with Soho’s building & entertainment licence and Health & Safety Policy
• Act as a key-holder for the building

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

JOB VACANCY DECEMBER 2024 TECHNICIAN

• Read and actively implement Soho Theatre’s Health & Safety Policy in all areas
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and secure manner and inform the Technical &Production Manager in the case of any uncertainty
• Ensure that all incoming companies are provided with a full Health & Safety induction onarrival, and technical company members are given a technical induction / toolbox talk
• Act as an appointed First Aider for the buildingGENERAL

• Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre Company both internally and externally
• Act as an ambassador for Soho Theatre to all visitors to the building
• Any other duties the Technical & Production Manager may reasonably require