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JOB TITLE:  Automation Technician CONTRACT TERM: 6 month fixed term contract SALARY: Competitive package LOCATION: ABBA Voyage Arena; 1 Pudding Mill Lane, Newham, London, E15 2RU REPORTING TO: Head of Automation HOURS: Full-time IDEAL START DATE: ASAP ABOUT US / THE HOOK: We are adding to our world-class team to help us keep ABBA Voyage performing great shows. So, if you are an experienced Automation Technician who’s ready for a new adventure, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! This role would suit a show automation technician with experience in large-scale touring shows or resident productions and/or someone with strong technical theatre and stage engineering experience with a show control systems background. ROLE OVERVIEW: As the Automation Technician you will support the automation department, and wider technical teams, in ensuring all automated show elements are prepared and maintained in a safe and consistent manner, ensuring systems remain compliant with relevant statutory regulations and industry best practice. In addition, you will operate the automated show systems during performances, on rotation. ABOUT YOU: • A minimum of two years’ experience in large scale technical entertainment and/or experience in stage engineering and show control systems • A desire to learn and develop new skills for both personal and professional development • An understanding of control and maintenance of automated machinery that can cause harm to others if maintained and operated incorrectly • Working knowledge of current and relevant Health and Safety practices • Able to prioritize, multi-task, and work quickly and accurately with attention to detail, maintaining a positive attitude in fast-paced environments • Comfortable working under pressure, both independently and as part of a team • Strong communication and organisational skills • Take a calm and practical approach to technical troubleshooting • Ability to work at height and to climb using fall arrest systems • Confident working with hand and power tools • Strong all-round technical theatre background • Proficient with IT software including Microsoft office, especially Excel and Word DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL: • • Strong working knowledge of show automation systems including, but not limited to, console • operation and programming, axis testing, drive repair etc • • Experience in stage management roles • • Rigging experience, including familiarity with fall protection systems • • Familiarity with and ability to interpret Technical Drawings e.g. AutoCAD • First Aid at Work • • IPAF 3A, 3B and 1B certification WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: • The opportunity to be part of a revolutionary concert • A competitive salary and benefits package • Complimentary show tickets HOW TO APPLY: Please read the full job description attached and if you’re confident you meet the criteria, please apply with an up-to-date CV to jobs@abbavoyage.com along with a few paragraphs (no more than 500 words) outlining why the role interests you and what you will bring to ABBA Voyage. More about ABBA Voyage:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE8aSnhzTfQ&t=2s ABBA Voyage welcomes applications from all sections of society. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional needs that require accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know at the point of application. Details copied from the ABBA Voyage website 2025-04-08 Job description: https://abbavoyage.com/content/uploads/2025/04/ABBA-Voyage_-Job-Advert-_-Automation-Technician_2025.pdf

Jurassic World The Experience is an immersive walk round attraction opening in Battersea in 2025. One of the key elements of the experience is the animatronic dinosaurs. We are looking for someone to join the Dino Team as a Controls Technician.    Requirements for this job are as follows:   • Knowledge and experience working with low voltage electronics • Knowledge and experience of servo-controlled mechanisms • Experience with automation control systems • Knowledge of electrical distribution • Skilled at troubleshooting Expected average weekly hours 45 Pay range (weekly) £1,500.00 to £2,000.00 Application closing date 2025-04-11 To apply Send CV and cover letter to Rob Auton, Production Manager, at robautonlx@gmail.com

COME FALL IN LOVE -- The DDLJ Musical -- Head of Automation Job Description Job: Head of Automation Salary: Above UKT / BECTU minimum Probationary Period: 4 weeks Contract: Fixed Term; performances are 6 days per week, evening and weekend work will be required. Contract Dates: Circa 5th May 2025 -- 22nd June 2025 (dates subject to change) Location: Rehearsals in London with the performance venue being Manchester Opera House, Manchester Preferred: Minimum 3 years' experience as a Head of Automation on a large-scale West End musical or equivalent experience. Personal attributes: High level of self-awareness, empathy, integrity and confidentiality, detail oriented, strong communication and organisation skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, a flexible approach to working unsociable hours, a positive attitude and a sense of humour. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities for the Head of Automation for the Production will include all the services usually required of the Head of Automation for a first-class production of the scale of the Production, carried out to the highest professional standard. The whole company will be expected to work as a team and occasionally offer support to other departments. You may be asked to cover other departments' show plots in an emergency. For the avoidance of doubt, responsibilities may include but will not be limited to: • Maintaining the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production; • Managing your department (including casual staff and deps), including recruitment, line management, scheduling and recording of hours, training and having an awareness and understanding of the Producer's employment policies; • Working in accordance with the Producer's Health and Safety policy, which may include working at height, using appropriate safety equipment and clothing, and ensuring departmental staff do the same; • Complying at all times with the rules and regulations in force at the venues under the control of the Production; • Taking lead responsibility for ensuring that all the statutory health and safety training required for yourself and your department team members is up to date, personally attending any such training required for your position, ensuring departmental staff do the same and maintaining up to date departmental training records; • Managing departmental staff absences and ensuring an adequate level of show cover at all times; • Liaising with the Company Manager, resident creative team members, technical heads of department, stage management, the acting company and theatre staff to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show; • Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance; • Taking lead responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all equipment used by your department, including equipment checks prior to each performance; • Having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any; • Acquiring a familiarity with all plots/tracks within your department so that you are able to provide absence cover for other members of your department as required, in addition to ensuring that your staff are trained to cover other plots/tracks as required; • Reading and responding to show reports; • Compiling and keeping updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork, both soft and hard copy, to such a level as to ensure an accurate reference to allow the Production to be remounted at a later date; • Managing petty cash for your department and the timely placing of any orders for goods and equipment as approved by the Producer; • Maintaining good relationships with hirers and suppliers; • Liaising with any third party as the Producer may reasonably require for the purposes of publicising or promoting the Production; • Such other services as are customarily provided by the Head of Automation in relation to the production of a first-class musical; • Any other duties as may be reasonably required in the course of your duties or as instructed by the Set Designer, Company Manager, Production Manager, General Managers or the Producers from time to time. To apply Please send a CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to joinus@playfuluk.com with the role you are applying for, your name and where you saw the advert in the subject line. Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are committed to a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion across all departments. Brave Hearted Productions Ltd c/o Playful GM Ltd, 3rd Floor, 39 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0AR aboutus@playfuluk.com www.playfuluk.com Tel: 020 7811 4600