THE COMPANY
Our client
collaborates with world-renowned artists to bring unforgettable stories to
life, showcasing their creativity and expertise on a global stage.
THE ROLE
As a Lifting
Operations Supervisor, you will operate across several performance venues,
supporting the development and implementation of best practices for working
safely at height.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead
the development and implementation of safe working practices ensuring
compliance with current legislation and industry standards
- Provide
expert guidance and oversight on all production lifting requirements from
the feasibility stage
- Coordinate
the temporary installation and commissioning of additional lifting
equipment as required for productions or special projects
- Work
collaboratively with technical teams and external contractors to
facilitate the safe and effective delivery of performer flying effects
- Support
the recruitment, training and professional development of staff
- Champion
a strong safety culture by developing risk assessments ensure all staff
involved in lifting operations understand and adhere to safety controls
- Work
closely with other technical supervisors to plan and allocate staffing in
line with production schedules and technical demands
- Contribute
to the development and sourcing of lifting solutions for commercial
transfers
- Maintain
up-to-date knowledge of lifting technologies and implement improvements to
ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations.
THE PERSON
You should have
technical operational experience in entertainment or theatre rigging, or alternatively
from the wider rigging or lifting equipment industry. A solid understanding of
health and safety legislation, particularly HSWA and LOLER is essential.
Strong communication,
project management and IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office,
are important for success in this role.
Having a proactive and
flexible approach is key. You should be committed to maintaining high
professional and safety standards, with a willingness to stay up to date with
industry developments and best practices.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience
fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,
please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the
Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14
days.
If this
role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file,
please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for
all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or
belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global