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Entertainments Sound %26 Lighting Technician

Chessington World of Adventure Resort
Pay: on application
Job Type: Customer Services
Location: Surrey Chessington United Kingdom
Category: Gap/Temp And Parttime/Holiday
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time And Part Time, Indoor & Outdoor , Evening Work, Daytime Work, Weekend Work
Job reference: E01301774
Entertainment 2014-07-22 2014-07-31

Job Description

By joining the Resort Entertainment Department, you can immerse yourself in a whole world of Entertainment! Whether its star-studded shows like DreamWorks ‘Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party’, evening safari-themed hotel adventures as part of The Rangers Club, or going truly WILD in our amazing seasonal events such as Halloween and Christmas, we guarantee there will always be something you can sink your teeth into! About the roleOur Entertainment Sound and Light Technicians operate and maintain a variety of WILD entertainment! Working closely with fellow technicians and production personnel as part of the ‘Entertainment Production Team’, you will support the Production Manager in the smooth running of all backstage operations. You will assist with the start-up, operating and shut-down of audio and lighting systems/equipment used in various shows, performances and events across the Resort ensuring systems/equipment is thoroughly checked prior to use by other teams. You will complete checklists to inspect equipment and carrying out any other relevant technical checks to ensure the safe and efficient running of shows, performances and events. Finally you will help with the removal and instillation of audio/lighting equipment, assemblies and components using tools, power tools and technical documents.About youOur ideal candidate will be organised, passionate and energetic and have a keen eye for detail. We would like you to have excellent communication skills combined with a positive and friendly nature in order to successfully meet the technical sound and lighting needs for the Resort’s attractions and events. Experience supporting live events is necessary, and experience of working within a theme park or theatre environment or live sound engineering is preferred but not essential. Finally you will be flexible with the hours you can work.About the benefitsJoin the team here at Chessington World of Adventures Resort and your receive an hourly rate of 7.16 as well as a Merlin Magic Pass that gives you free admission to all of our attractions, so you can treat your friends & family to a day out at Alton Towers Resort, THORPE PARK, The Merlin Entertainments London Eye, LEGOLAND and Madame Tussauds, among many others. We also offer a fantastic pension plan, Employee Assistance programme, discounts including O2, Holiday Extras, Lego plus much more!About usHere at Chessington World of Adventures Resort you will find two onsite hotels, an extraordinary array over 40 rides and attractions within 10 themed lands as well as over 1,000 species of animals in the Zoo and SEA LIFE centre! Add to this over 35 eateries, stands and shops, the opportunity to dance along with the cast of Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party! and fantastic opportunities throughout the year to meet characters such as the Octonauts, its fair to say, we really are Britain’s Wildest AdventureAbout Merlin Entertainments MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 100 attractions, 10 hotels/3 holiday villages in 22 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 20,000 + employees.

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