We are looking for a Venue Technician to join our multi-skilled team for an exciting opportunity on a short-term fixed-term contract.

Our Venue Technicians support the delivery of a diverse range of events across our flexible performance spaces, providing for all of the technical needs of both our own productions and visiting companies. Working under the direction of the Venue Technical Manager, you will play an important role in delivering a high-quality technical service to both Theatr Clwyd and visiting productions, ensuring the highest possible standards across every event — including our highly acclaimed rock and roll pantomime.

We are looking for candidates with a combination of skills across one or more of the following areas:

• Stage Operations
• Counterweight Flying
• Lighting
• Sound
• AV

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong skills and experience in Sound, Lighting and/or AV.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive, versatile technical team in a busy and varied venue environment, contributing to a wide range of productions and events.

Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31/01/2027
Hours: 37 per week

The Role

To work as part of the technical team and, overseen by the Venue Technical Manager, deliver a service to all Theatr Clwyd and visiting productions of the highest possible standards.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide technical support to all users of the venue
• To provide technical cover during performances as required.
• To undertake practical work in relation to get-ins, fit-ups, strikes and get-outs including the assembly, rigging, adjustment and use of scenery, props, rigging and lifting equipment, lighting equipment, special effects and sound equipment.
• To deliver plans and schedules, as directed by the Venue Technical Manager in relation to the fitting up and rigging of technical equipment.
• To set up any technical equipment required for the performance or event spaces.
• Where required, to provide technical assistance to external users.

The Person

Essential:

• Practical relevant experience working in a venue or theatre technical department, or a touring company or similar, or else an appropriate recognised qualification.
• Experience in rigging, adjustment, programming and operation of theatrical lighting, sound and AV equipment, power distribution, communication and control systems.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and practice relating to theatre lighting and sound and communications systems.
• Up-to-date knowledge of lighting and sound systems, control apparatus, equipment and its maintenance.
• Experience in rigging, adjustment and operation of theatrical rigging and flying systems.
• Experience of setting up and rigging scenery and stage decking systems.