Technical Casual

You’ll report to the Deputy Technical Manager but also work closely with the Senior Technicians and the whole Technical Management team.

The Alexandra is a busy receiving house in the centre of Birmingham. Shows vary from number one touring productions to comedians and one-night events. Our casual teams truly are at the heart of our operation providing technical support for get-ins, get-outs and show operations. Working closely with touring companies, promotors and artists; customer experience and reputation is as important to us as knowledge and skills.

We are recruiting for all departments within the casual team:

• Lighting
• Sound
• Stage & Flys
• Wardrobe / Dressers

We are seeking exceptional candidates to take us into this new season with the energy and attitude that has become synonymous with "The Alexandra".

Please note, your role may involve working with children or vulnerable people.

• Welcome and assist visiting production technical staff and companies to the venue ensuring they are treated appropriately and always as an important client.
• Support the full-time technical staff in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of fit-ups, shows and get outs, in line with company policy, current health and safety legislation and the requirements of the visiting production or event.
• Always take pride in your working environment ensuring that work areas are clean, tidy and safe.
• Always work safely; proactively identify risks to yourself, other colleagues and customers health, safety or security and take appropriate actions to keep everyone safe.
• Implement and comply with the company Risk Management Policy, maintaining the safest possible environment for your colleagues, visiting companies and customers.
• Attend training as required developing skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Work collaboratively as a team member, working well with others to ensure all required tasks are completed.
• Maintain a can do, professional attitude.
• Proactively identify tasks which need to be done and take responsibility for completing them.

• Some relevant experience in either stage, flying, lighting or sound environment
• Problem solving skills and the ability to act on initiative
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high level of customer service
• Able to work at height which may include working on a grid and using ladders
• Physically fit; able to lift and move technical equipment and scenic items safely and sensibly
• Willingness to work the required hours, including evenings and late nights, weekends and public holidays

• Working knowledge of Counterweight Flying Systems (double purchase)
• Knowledge of the lighting and sound equipment we frequently use, including ETC EOS
• Experience operating Follow Spots
• Working knowledge of current Health & Safety Regulations

• THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism)
• CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness)
• DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage)
• PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership)

Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities:

• Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being.
• Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working.
• Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting…