Entertainment Rigger

About ted
Here at ted we produce award winning productions performed nightly onboard our client’s cruise ships that sail all over the world. These shows simply would not go on without our hard working teams of technical staff that work behind the scenes to deliver those spectacular moments and raise the experience for the millions of guests who watch them every year.

About the role
We are recruiting experienced Riggers to join our technical teams at sea!

As a Rigger you will be responsible for the safety of our aerial performers with regards to ensuring that all apparatus is correctly connected to the flying systems and giving clearances to the Automation Technician for our nightly productions in the theatre. Outside of this you will work in conjunction with the Technical Director & Automation Technician to carry out the required safety checks on all automation & rigging equipment.

Led by the Technical Director and co-ordinating with the rest of the technical team, you will also be responsible for the setup & maintenance of all show scenery & props.

You will work with the latest technology & equipment and co-ordinate with the Technical Director & Automation Technician to ensure the nightly productions are delivered to the highest standard.

Skills and experience
• For this role you must have a stage rigging qualification and/ or relevant professional experience in a similar role at sea, in professional theatre or touring environment.
• Experience building and maintaining stage sets, scenery and props in a theatre environment is desirable
• Experience in operating and maintaining stage automation TAIT control systems and aerial performer flying systems is desirable
• Experience with Performer Flying equipment & procedures is essential
• Experience in carrying out Automation & Rigging checks is essential
• Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices within a theatre environment.
• Good understanding of basic sound and lighting operation
• Good understanding of basic IT and computer skills
• You must be fluent in English language with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous sea-going experience is desirable.

Contract information
The contract period for this role is up to 7 months with competitive pay, all meals and shared accommodation.

All applicants must be fully vaccinated, and hold a valid PEME seafarer medical certificate (or be willing to obtain this).

So, if you are an experienced Rigger looking for your next career move then we’d love to hear from you.