Entertainments Scenic Construction Assistant

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Entertainments Scenic Construction and Theming Specialist

You will be responsible for the construction and the maintenance of the sets and props for all resort entertainment.  

You will ensure that all work undertaken, workshops, storage venues, installations/de-rigs and entertainments areas are run and maintained safely, in accordance with codes, best practice, legislation and guidelines. Ensure that Health and Safety procedures and legislation are always followed.  

This role is a permanent contract based on 37.5 hours a week (30 hours min guaranteed) and will include, on a rota basis, weekends, shift work and bank holidays as required.  

Skills and Experience  

• Moving and assembly of scenic items, props and set pieces as directed.  
• Ensure the integrity and quality of all Entertainment Products by conducting regular audits and assessments of the product throughout the season. Take appropriate measures in a timely manner.  
• Ensure good housekeeping of the workshop areas, including adequate clean-up periods and the effective storage of tools, materials and scenery  
• Good understanding of health and safety in this industry  
• Strong practical knowledge of scenic carpentry, prop making & scenic art and the materials/techniques associated with these specialisms  
• Driving license, IPAF/PASMA Qualifications desirable  

Entertainment Technical Compliance and Maintenance Workshop Supervisor 

• To be the first line of support and primary point of contact for the maintenance, servicing, record keeping, and monitoring of all entertainment department technical equipment, including lighting, audio, video, special effects, networking, rigging, electronics, and other associated equipment under the control of the entertainment department.  
• Ensuring that all technical systems are maintained in compliance with health and safety and legal requirements, along with industry best practice at all times.  
• To maintain (and create where necessary) detailed equipment repair logs, servicing information, maintenance manuals and other associated documentation to facilitate trend spotting and ease of equipment maintenance.  
• To effectively supervise and lead all entertainment department technical workshop and storage space activities working closely with all other departmental team leaders and managers to ensure effective use and operation at all times. 

Audio Visual Technician 

• To be the first line of support and key point of contact for the day to day technical operation and maintenance of entertainment department core product, including daily power up/down, show operation, maintenance, fault finding, record keeping, compliance, and monitoring of all entertainment department core technical systems and other associated equipment installed and used within shows, rides, walk through attractions, general resort areas, and hotels.  
• Ensuring that all technical elements are operated and maintained in compliance with health and safety and legal requirements, company policies and procedures, along with industry best practice at all times.  
• To complete necessary compliance paperwork and documentation during routine and unplanned system operation and maintenance.  
• To react swiftly to unforeseen scenarios or system faults and utilise previous experience and knowledge to fault find, diagnose, repair, or replace equipment as needed to maintain maximum system reliability and availability at all times.  
• To make suggestions as appropriate for system improvements and upgrades.  
• To take ownership of all areas of control continually striving to innovate and deliver excellent experiences to our guests.   

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