LIGHT & SYSTEM TECHNICIAN

Over the past eight decades, the words ‘Holiday on Ice’ have gained a special meaning throughout many parts of the world. Holiday on Ice has become a brand name for top quality ice entertainment. In its European home markets Holiday on Ice performs in average 360 performances, with more than 750.000 visitors each year.

Holiday on Ice is owned by CTS Eventim – Europe’s market leader for ticketing and live entertainment, listed on the German stock exchange. We continually strive to improve what we do best: the production of internationally appealing shows, complemented by our in-house touring and marketing capabilities. Holiday on Ice has offices in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany.

Holiday on Ice is inviting professionals to join one of the most visited and successful live entertainment ice shows in the world! We are now preparing the new season 2024 – 2025 and we are looking for an

Light & System Technician

As a Light and System technician you ensure the proper installation and usage of lighting or Video equipment and peripheral operating systems. Reporting into the Technical Manager, you work close with an international crew on building a timely and high-quality ice show. This job takes you on a tour travelling through Germany or Austria, Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

What are your key tasks?  

  • Assists the crew on the load in, load out and run of the show
  • See to the proper installation and operation of technical light equipment and peripheral systems
  • Plan and coordinate the timing and proper synchronization of systems and effects
  • Discover and resolve possible issues and in a proactive, resourceful manner
  • Ensuring safety regulations are considered, known by the crew and executed accordingly
  • Have a clear overview of all activities, their timing and the proper execution
  • Allocate resources as needed, supporting crew on all tasks at hand

What do you offer?

  • Relevant experience in live entertainment is a must
  • IPAF license 1a, 3a and 3b
  • Able to maintain, use, fix, test hand and power tools, lighting fixtures, ohm- and voltmeters
  • Excellent computer skills including programming and operating Network devices (DMX and similar protocols)
  • Good written and verbal English language skills
  • Good health; no vertigo or colour-blindness
  • Stress-resilient and a creative problem solver
  • Availability from October 2024 to the end of April 2025

What do we offer?

  • Touring with an international ice show, performing shows in various cities and/or countries
  • Transportation and accommodation during the tour
  • A competitive salary, in line with your level of seniority and experience

Want to apply? Please send your motivational letter and an up-to-date CV (English) to [email protected].

We also gladly accept applications from candidates who are not available during the above-mentioned period as we are constantly looking for professionals for our many other projects.