Entertainments Production Technician
Location
Chertsey, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
What will I do?
This role includes but is not limited to:
- To install and troubleshoot faults or errors to the highest standard for all attractions.
- To upkeep show systems and equipment to ensure the delivery of high-quality attractions, having a real focus on attention to detail.
- To be involved in the delivery of any responses to briefs requested by the project or technical management team.
- To supervise the daily start-up of all technical systems and safety checks to ensure high standards are maintained.
- Ensuring all attractions and shows are meeting all health & safety standards by utilising daily checklists and regular inspections.
- To work effectively as part of a team when building constructing or undertaking repairs within the attractions, but equally be able to work alone when required.
- To take a pro-active maintenance approach to all areas of equipment and reacting quickly when in operation.
- To offer specialist advice, knowledge and assistance with all aspects of maze construction, maintenance and operation in your field of lighting/sound/AV/scenic.
- To work closely with our actors and hosts to ensure that shutdowns are rectified swiftly and safely.
- To deliver safe working environments for both actors and guests, always pushing standards where possible.
An ideal candidate will have:
- Good knowledge of entertainment industry technical systems including lighting, audio, video, rigging, show control, scenic and set dressing and specific special effect equipment.
- Working knowledge of BS7909 and BS7671 and entertainment industry electrical systems.
- Working knowledge and experience in LOLER, PUWER, EAWR, HASAWA and other H&S legislation.
- Ability to assist in the design and programming, carry out troubleshooting of highly specified safety legislation with the support of the technical management team.
- Working knowledge of eternet/network based systems.
- Experience and knowledge of one or more of the following systems – Qsys, Medialon, Alcorn McBride, Vista, Pharos, Hippotizer, 7 th Sense, Digico/Yamaha/Allen and Heath Mixing Desks.
- Strong character with stamina and resilience
- Highly organised & motivated
- Good time management & excellent attention to detail
- Works well under pressure
- Forward thinking, innovative
Join our team of THRILLMAKERS at the UK’s Favourite theme Park Thorpe Park and in return you will get:
- 20 FREE tickets to any Merlin attractions worldwide
- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
- Opportunities to develop and have a longer term career in Merlin
- Free bus from Staines station to the Park for all employees
- 40% discount online off LEGO, and much more!
GBP £13.60/Hr.
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Salary
£13.6 per hour
