Senior Electrics Technician - Palace Theatre

Senior Electrics Technician

Job description

Department:                            Electrics

Responsible to:                      Head of Electrics

Key internal contacts:            Theatre Management

                                                Stage Department

                                                Stage Door

                                                Box Office

                                                Buildings Department      

Key external contacts:         Visiting Company

                                               Contractors and Suppliers

                                               Training Providers                      

About Nimax Theatres

Owned by Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer, Nimax Theatres is an entrepreneurial and innovative organisation that owns and operates six theatres in the heart of London’s West End – the Apollo, Duchess, Garrick, Lyric, Palace, and Vaudeville. Additionally, Nica Burns has built an exciting new flexible theatre located at the top of Charing Cross Road, @sohoplace, which has recently opened and has a close operational relationship with Nimax Theatres.

Our theatres currently have a combined capacity of 5,600 seats and, in addition to hosting some of the UK’s most critically acclaimed and successful plays and musicals, present a busy and varied programme of comedy, concerts and children’s theatre.

We are a unique, diverse, loyal team founded on respect.  We are here to put on great shows that people want to come and see, and deliver a fantastic experience in beautiful buildings.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Electrics and Deputy Head of Electrics in providing electrical and stage lights services for all performances, concerts and other activities as required.

• Assisting with ensuring the building electrical installation is maintained to a safe standard as required by the Head and Deputy Head of Electrics.

Health and Safety

• Assist the Head of Electrics with the implementation and operation of the Company’s Health and Safety Policy at the theatre.

• Assist the Head of Electrics with the implementation and operation of the Company’s Emergency Procedures at the theatre, and carry out any specific duties required in the event of an emergency.

• Assist with maintenance of the fire alarm system including carrying out regular tests in line with procedure. Investigate faulty detectors and rectify.

• Comply with method controls laid out in the theatre’s risk assessments.

• Ensure that health and safety equipment and PPE supplied is available and used correctly. Report any defects to the Head of Electrics.

• Assist with ensuring that all the electrical equipment is maintained to a high standard and that portable appliances are regularly tested, in accordance with recommended guidelines to ensure compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations.

Building

• To assist in ensuring that the electrical installation is in good order and bring any deficiencies to the attention of the Head of Electrics.

• To maintain good standards of housekeeping throughout the building.

• To carry out maintenance work throughout the building as required by the Theatre Manager or Head or Deputy Head of Electrics.

• Turn on and off electrical equipment as required at the beginning and end of the day.

• Conduct lamp replacement rounds on all internal and external areas as required.

Production

• Work with the visiting Company and Stage Management to ensure good communication and the effective and efficient running of the current production.

• Assist in ensuring the Production is maintained to the highest technical standards.

• Be familiar with the cues of each electrics track in the production.

• Operate the lighting desk and provide cover for performance electricians when required.

• During get ins/outs of productions, fulfil manual tasks such as transporting equipment, set and lights around the building as required.

Staff

• Assist in ensuring any performance staff are completely conversant with their duties for the show.

• Supervise performance staff in the absence of the Head and Deputy Head of Electrics.

General

• Take responsibility for the department in the absence of a Head or Deputy Head of Electrics.
• Complete relevant training requested by the company as per the training needs analysis.
• Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Theatre Manager, the Head or Deputy Head of Electrics or the Company.

This job description is not an exhaustive document but reflects the current position and details may be changed from time to time. The post-holder will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested consistent with their job title and status. The duties contained within this Job Description must be performed at all times within the Company’s stated guidelines and operational policies.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience of working as a theatre electrician.
• Experience of operating a lighting desk.
• Understanding of health and safety.
• A flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Works calmly under pressure
• Strong communication skills.

Desirable

• Relevant electrical skills and qualifications.
• First aid qualification.
• Knowledge of current Health and Safety standards.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• Working at Height trained.

Nimax Theatres Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees, job applicants and customers alike. We actively encourage job applications from all backgrounds.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025

We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a very high number of applicants so interested candidates should please apply asap. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the deadline please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.