Senior Automation Technician

Are you experienced in theatre staging, stage engineering, rigging, slinging and flying performers in a safe way? Can you fault find and rectify problems in electromechanical show control systems? Do you know how to use Stage Technologies/Tait systems? Are you looking to work as part of a small, friendly, and hard-working team in a world class theatre environment? We are looking for an experienced Automation Technician to be a senior member of the RSC Automation team, working alongside colleagues to realise the automation ambitions of productions through their entire lifecycle, from the specification, build, commissioning, and maintaining through to the breaking down for potential future use. We often include many different automated effects including revolves, performer flying, scenic control, traps/lifts, sliders and more. You will be joining a small, experienced, hardworking team who are proud of the work they do to enable our productions to run smoothly. Reporting to Head of Automation, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list): To participate in the smooth running of all get-ins, fitting, installing, commissioning, programming, rehearsals, performances, changeovers and get-outs, including taking the lead Automation role during nominated performances. To liaise with members of other Production and Technical Departments concerning automation requirements, progressing from design stage to ..... full job details .....