Entertainments Technical Supervisor

Entertainments Technical Supervisor

THORPE PARK Resort, Staines Road
Chertsey, SURREY, KT16 8PN
United Kingdom

Do you currently work in the Entertainments industry? Are you passionate about helping teams achieve their potential? If yes, we may have the job for you!

As our Entertainments Technical Supervisor, you will work closely with our Entertainments Technical Manager, managing your team who are responsible for delivering all Resort Events across the whole season. This includes ensuring that all works are delivered safely, against brief, on time and on budget. You will support with the overall look and feel of the events assisting with the design, installation, delivery and maintenance across each period. Taking responsibility for implementing schedules of works, maximising efficiencies maintaining assets and managing the team, all whilst delivering the highest possible production values. As our Entertainments Technical Supervisor Role you will model best practice in-line with H&S procedures and protocols; the role will be the lead trainer for all team members across disciplines such as Audio Visual (AV), Scenic and Production.

What is it we’re looking for in a successful candidate?

• Significant in-depth knowledge of entertainment industry technical systems including lighting, audio, video, rigging, show control 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
• Working knowledge of ethernet/network-based systems
• Experience and knowledge of one or more of the following systems – Qsys, Medialon, Alcorn McBride, Vista, Pharos, Hippotizer, 7th Sense, Digico/Yamaha/Allen and Heath Mixing Desks
• Planning, scheduling, and time management skills
• Strong ability to train, coach and develop others effectively

‘What’s in it for me?’ I hear you ask!

• Alongside a competitive salary
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays); increasing to 30 days after one year, then increasing by an extra day each year, up to a maximum of 33 days annual leave
• FREE tickets to our Merlin attractions worldwide
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• 40% discount on LEGO online
• Training & Development opportunities within Thorpe Park and Merlin Entertainments globally
• …and much more!

This role is Full Time, Permanent, averaging 40 hours per week and will include some weekends and bank holidays during peak times, as the business requires. Ensuring our employees have a work-life balance is extremely important to us (we love a good holiday as much as the next person!); therefore, time in lieu will be given to compensate.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at HumanResources@thorpe-park.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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