Workshop Technician

Permanent, full time (35 hours per week over 5 of 7 days, including weekends)

Salary Range: £26,180 - £35,540 per annum depending on experience, qualifications and performance

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is situated in the heart of the City of London and is internationally recognised as one of the leading conservatoires for training of musicians, actors, stage managers and theatre technicians.

The Performance Venues Department is now recruiting a suitably qualified Workshop Technician to provide high quality technical support and maintenance for all Guildhall School venue equipment and assets, ensuring the highest levels of service to staff, students and other venue users.

The successful candidate will join a multi-skilled team covering all disciplines and we anticipate interviewing candidates from a variety of backgrounds. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining Guildhall School technical stage equipment by undertaking diagnostic testing, planned and preventative maintenance and the supervision of repairs by external contractors as appropriate. The ability to work with and inspire young people whilst maintaining a safe working environment is essential. Applicants must have experience of electrical and electronic assembly and service, specifically related to theatre and audio-visual equipment, preferably gained in a performance or staging environment.  A relevant qualification is essential, along with working knowledge and an understanding of Asset Management Systems, and regular office/communication software packages.

For more details, please go to http://www.gsmd.ac.uk/jobs

To apply online, please visit https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/

Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GS9022. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 16^th February 2023 at 12.00pm.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 27^th February 2023.

The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Guildhall School and City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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