We’re looking for a reliable and skilled Venue Technician to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Venue Technical Manager, you’ll support a wide range of productions and events, ensuring smooth technical operations.

Key duties include assisting with get-ins, fit-ups, and get-outs; operating and maintaining lighting, sound, and staging equipment; and providing technical support during performances. You’ll also help with day-to-day venue maintenance and uphold high standards of health and safety.

This role suits someone with hands-on experience in technical theatre, a flexible approach, and the ability to work well under pressure. Evening and weekend work will be required.

Contract Type - Fixed Term

Hours - 25 per week

The Role

Job Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

General

• 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 prepare plans and schedules, as may be required, 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.
• To take responsibility for day-to-day maintenance of the site.
• To be responsible for opening up and shutting down backstage areas when required.

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.
• Experience in rigging, adjustment and operation of theatrical rigging and flying systems.
• Experience of setting up and rigging scenery and stage decking systems.
• Demonstrable ability to read and understand technical plans, with knowledge of CAD and other applications.
• Ability to use a wide range of portable power tools and hand tools safely and confidently.
• Experience in implementing Health and Safety requirements and risk assessments.