This is a really exciting role for someone that wishes to progress in a creative, demanding but rewarding role at Malvern Theatres Trust Ltd.

You will support the Technical Director with the day to day running of the Malvern Theatres complex. 

You will follow the training provided by Creative Alliance on their Production Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship.

Key Tasks/Accountabilities 

General maintenance of the complex as required.   

To work, in association with the Technical Director, Supervisors and technicians on all technical set-ups in the Theatre Complex and other stage areas within and outside the complex as directed. 

To act as a apprentice Technician during the running of productions in the complex as required. 

Equally responsible for the Health and Safety of employees, touring staff, members of the public and any other users of the complex. 

To attend training courses as require by the Technical Director. 

To achieve continuous professional development. 

To train in rigging, focusing and operation of lighting equipment. 

To train in rigging and operation of sound equipment. 

To train in rigging lifting equipment (chain hoists and motors) and have a knowledge of flying systems  

Assisting with building maintenance. 

Reporting any defects of any equipment and taking said equipment out of service until repaired. 

Willing and able to work at heights. 

To become familiar with the Health and safety at Work Act 1974. 

Liaising effectively with visiting companies. Communicating information throughout the technical department as required. 

Liaising with FOH departments especially on performance days. 

When deemed appropriate work on get ins and outs in a safe and effective manner. Liaising with all depts. to ensure a calm and safe working environment. 

• To carry out maintenance work to a high standard.
• To maintain a high standard of customer service. 
• To adhere to HASAWA 1974 and to make sure other users of the complex work in a safe and effective manner. 

Things to consider

Late nights, early morning finishes, weekend and Bank Holiday working hours.
After observing the apprentice, you may have the opportunity to earn an enhanced rate of £41 per hour, this involves taking down the stage set at the end of a show, reloading it on to the vehicles, referred to as a 'get out'.