About Us

Reading Arts & Theatres is looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our technical team, supporting an exciting and varied programme of performances, conferences and live events across our venues.

Working primarily at the Hexagon, you will also regularly support events at the South Street Arts Centre, Reading Museum, Town Hall & Concert Hall and our new Studio Theatre (currently being built). From touring productions and live music to conferences and community events, no two days will be the same.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

Job Description

As Electrical Technician, you will play a key role in delivering the technical elements of our events programme, with particular responsibility for electrical presentation and management.

You will:
– Work on get-ins, get-outs and live performances in a range of technical capacities
– Interpret and implement lighting plans from visiting companies
– Rig, focus, plot and operate lighting desks (including intelligent lighting)
– Set up and operate digital sound desks for a variety of live events
– Install and operate AV equipment, including screens, projectors and IT integration
– Ensure all lighting, sound and AV equipment is maintained and used safely
– Liaise with visiting companies and hirers to confirm production requirements
– Supervise and brief casual technicians
– Deputise for the Chief Electrician and Technical Manager where required

You will also be responsible for implementing risk assessments, maintaining high health & safety standards, and ensuring all events are delivered safely and professionally.

About You

We are looking for someone who:
– Has at least one year’s recent experience in a similar technical theatre or live events role
– Has experience mixing live sound
– Can design, rig and operate both generic and intelligent lighting
– Is confident setting up and operating AV equipment in conference and theatrical environments
– Has experience with first-line maintenance of technical equipment
– Can communicate effectively with visiting companies and colleagues
– Is comfortable working at height and undertaking manual handling tasks
– Holds a full, clean driving licence
– Is IT literate and confident operating digital technical systems

You’ll need to be flexible, as the role requires evening, weekend and bank holiday working, along with some heavy manual work.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team – work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency – show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.

Be Ambitious – be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.

Make a Difference to Reading – maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

– Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave
– A wide range of flexible working opportunities
– Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
– Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
– On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
– Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
– Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

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For more information on this position please contact Dan Bryan – Chief Electrician – dan.bryan@reading.gov.uk

Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Setup: In person at the Hexagon Theatre, Reading

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