Venue Technician

[Harlington]

Multi-skilled Venue Technician required

Salary £23,000 - £24,000

The Harlington is a multi-purpose entertainment venue in Hampshire operated by Fleet Town Council, which offers a programme of live events focusing heavily on music and comedy, but also featuring some theatre and pantomime, and most things in between! The emphasis is on creating an exciting atmosphere for our visitors. We like to think that we're just a little bit different to the rest! The Harlington is currently a flat floor venue with the ability to work in a variety of formats – cabaret, theatre or fully standing concert for up to 500 people. In addition, we also run events and hire out rooms for a variety of different activities and classes. The Harlington has a café which is open 6 days a week and two bars which open for performances and functions.

 

We're working towards an exciting and ambitious period in our growth with a multi-million pound refurbishment, and the successful candidate will be asked to offer input, advice and ideas on technical requirements to our theatre designers when required. Upon completion of the project, The Harlington will be able to offer a greater variety and quality of production and performance, whilst building and maintaining a strong link with live music performance through a second, more intimate space, which will work with up and coming original artists and bands in addition to national and international artists.

 

We require a highly organised and motivated Venue Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating technical requirements within the building. You will be able to work as a sole technician, or with others dependant on the event. You will be responsible for liaising with visiting companies, checking technical riders and acting as the main contact for performances on the day. The Harlington is run by a small and friendly dedicated team and our main priority is to ensure that everybody receives the very best customer service at all times. We know that working hard, supporting each other and enjoying ourselves will help to achieve this and we all place a high priority on doing so.

 

The right person will have experience within a live venue environment, but also the ability to think on their feet, solve issues quickly, have an eye for detail, be fantastic with people and a friendly and engaging personality.

 

Hours: Average of 37.5 per week, which can vary on different weeks depending on number of performances. You will be required to work a mix of daytime, evening, weekend or occasional Bank Holidays on a shift rota basis

 

Holiday: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays

 

Pension: After qualifying period

 

Salary: £23,000 - £24,000

 

The role is quite varied so applicants should be able to demonstrate the following qualities & skills:

 

Essential

 

· Organised and 100% reliable, with good time management skills

 

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

 

· A desire to complete tasks under own initiative

 

· Experience of sound & lighting theory, set up and operation & stage work

 

· Attention to detail

 

· Able to operate a High End Systems Hedgehog 4 lighting desk

 

· Able to operate a Soundcraft Si Expression digital sound desk

 

· Good sense of humour

 

· Able to use initiative to fix day to day niggles and maintain theatre equipment

 

· A desire to ensure high production values on any job big or small

 

Desirable

 

· Any additional equipment maintenance/PAT testing/ electrical qualification

 

Most importantly we want to find a capable and pro-active person who wants to play an important role in our growth. We're currently re-structuring our staffing requirements to meet with an ever increasing programme of shows, events and activities and this role is crucial to the success of our team and being able to attract and deliver bigger and better shows.

 

The post is eligible for inclusion in Fleet Town Council's Pension Scheme after a qualifying period.

 

Closing date for applications is 12 noon 16^th November.

 

 

Interviews will be conducted w/c 19^th November at The Harlington, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4BY

 

To be considered, please forward your CV with a covering letter to The General Manager at alex.robins@fleet-tc.gov.uk or call 01252 811009. If you have any further questions, please get in touch.