Handy person/Venue Technician London, England
Job description
Handy person/Venue Technician:
Salary Range: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (pro-rated)
Hours: Part-time, 3/4 days a week spread across all 7 day; evening and weekend work will be required occasionally)
About Us
Little Lion is a fast-growing entertainment group, specialising in creating cutting-edge and memorable experience-led attractions. It pioneers game changing forms of theatre which create unique immersive experiences that bridge a gap between theatre and attractions where the audience is the star of the show.
Little Lion launched in 2016 and is the creator of The Crystal Maze LIVE Experiences. Since opening its first attraction in London through crowdfunding, it has continued to go from strength to strength with The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Manchester opening in 2017, a new Flagship in Piccadilly Circus (2019), a new opening internationally in Saudi Arabia (2021) and the latest award-winning attraction; the Tomb Raider Live Experience launched in Camden earlier this year.
With imminent plans to expand internationally across North America and the Middle East this is an ideal time to join this cutting-edge fast growth team.
About The Role
As a Venue Technician you will be responsible for maintaining the technical infrastructure, set and games, and facilities within the Crystal Maze Live Experience (London) & Tomb Raider, keeping all equipment in good repair and the attraction running smoothly. This role reports to the Head of Production and Technical who is also based in London. We are looking for a competent and hard-working team player with broad technical knowledge and multi-trades skills to become a key member within our existing product development and maintenance department.
Workload will be varied and interesting and can involve anything from a leaky tap to fixing show-lighting to fabricating props and helping to design new games.
WHAT YOU’RE HERE TO DO
Key responsibilities include:
General Site Maintenance
· Ensure all physical aspects of the building are in good working order to ensure smooth business operations.
· Carry out facilities maintenance and repairs, basic plumbing, electrics, carpentry, when required.
· Utilise hands-on knowledge and experience to solve problems to sustain minimal downtime of the maze
· Be aware of and adhere to our Health and Safety policies and Risk Assessments including maintaining and using appropriate PPE
· Responsible for tools and equipment assigned to the role
· Work with and assist external contractors
· Handle company, or hire vehicles and equipment responsibly
· Provide care of premises including opening-up and locking-down when required
· Produce a weekly report on repairs undertaken and any further action needed.
Technical Production
· Undertaking the weekly Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule.
· Competent handling of theatrical sound and lighting equipment
· Responding to games failures and maze damage under the direction of the General Manager
· Provide maintenance and operational training to crew and staff
· Taking ownership of any specific aspect of project development assigned to the role
· Engage in and contribute to discussions for game play and creative development
· Provide solutions for existing game issues and new game development
· Provide purchasing requests to your Line Manager in adequate time
· Maintain technical documents and archives
· Audio and video asset management
· Comply with industry best practice on cable management
· Stay informed on latest industry developments, techniques and practices
Internal
· Be an ambassador of the company to external parties
· Support the Marketing department with seasonal PR projects and events
· Support the Front of House team where needed, stepping in if required.
· Act with the company’s best interests at all time
· Handle sensitive data responsibly and in line with GDPR regulations
· Behave responsibly and present a professional attitude at all times
· Manage inexperienced work experience persons when required, taking responsibility for their output and safe working
Skills & Experience
Essential:
· Strong experience as a technician in an entertainment, hospitality or leisure business
· A multi-trades background is preferred, with general handyman experience
· Basic workshop skills; use of power tool, cutting & measuring
· Previous experience of site electrics, carpentry & prop build
· Valid Driving licence
· Happy to work at height
· Manual Handling
· Solid Microsoft Word and Excel skills
Desirable
· IOSH qualification
· IPAF qualification
· Experience with show control systems (Q-SYS, Q-LAB)
· Experience working in public attractions or theatres
· Understanding of Electrical safety standards, including basic knowledge of British Standards 7671 and IEC60364, and IET 18th Edition
· Cable management for permanent installations
· Qualified PAT tester
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE
· Neat and tidy
· Independent and self-motivated
· Team player
· Punctual, reliable, and able to take initiative.
· Proactive and committed to problem-solving quickly and efficiently
· Strong attention to detail
· Pro-active; able to spot problems and foresee possible issues.
Terms and Conditions
Salary Range: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
We offer flexible working where possible.
Annual Leave: 22 days per annum pro-rata, plus statutory holidays, increasing by one day per year of service up to 25 days.
Contract Period: Permanent
Other benefits include: private pension scheme, complimentary tickets for all LLE attarctaions (subject to availability and staff ticket policy), personal development opportunties
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
