Casual Technician - Reading Arts Venues

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking casual technicians to support live events across The Hexagon Theatre, South Street Arts Centre and Reading Concert Hall. You will assist with the preparation, operation and dismantling of productions, helping ensure performances run smoothly and safely.

This casual role offers evenings and bank holiday shifts on an as-needed basis. You will join a dedicated technical team, learn on the job, and gain experience in a busy venue environment while following health

Qualifications

• Interest in theatre, live events or entertainment industry.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Able to undertake manual handling duties, including lifting and carrying equipment.
• Comfortable working at heights (training and equipment provided).
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading scenery, staging and technical equipment.
• Assisting with event set-ups and get-outs.
• Supporting the maintenance and upkeep of technical equipment.
• Helping to keep technical areas safe, tidy and secure.
• Following Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Working alongside experienced technical staff and visiting production teams.

Skills

Interest in theatre

Teamwork

Communication

Manual handling

Working at height safety

Timekeeping

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Casual – Part time – As and when needed basis

Do you have an interest in live events, theatre, music or the entertainment industry? Are you looking for flexible work behind the scenes at some of Reading's most exciting venues?

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Casual Technicians to join our Technical Team, supporting a wide variety of performances and events across Reading Arts venues - these will include The Hexagon, South Street Arts Centre and Reading Concert Hall.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role:

To find out more about the Reading arts offering please visit: https://whatsonreading.com As a Casual Technician, you will assist with the preparation, operation and dismantling of productions and events, helping to ensure performances run smoothly and safely.

• Loading and unloading scenery, staging and technical equipment.
• Assisting with event set-ups and get-outs.
• Supporting the maintenance and upkeep of technical equipment.
• Helping to keep technical areas safe, tidy and secure.
• Following Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Working alongside experienced technical staff and visiting production teams.

This is a casual role, with shifts offered as required to support our programme of events.

Working hours may include:

• Evenings
• Bank Holidays
• Long and varied shifts depending on event requirements

You will have the opportunity to work across The Hexagon Theatre, South Street Arts Centre and Reading Concert Hall, gaining valuable experience in a busy live events environment.

About You:

• Have a genuine interest in theatre, live events or the entertainment industry.
• Are hardworking, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Can communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Are able to undertake manual handling duties, including lifting and carrying equipment.
• Are comfortable working at heights (training and equipment provided where required).
• Have excellent timekeeping and reliability.

A full, clean driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team

work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency

show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.

Be Ambitious

be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.

Make a Difference to Reading

maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

If you are looking for a social role within an enjoyable and hardworking team, have an eye for detail and the confidence to match this could be the job for you!

Closing Date: Thursday 17 th September 2026

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Interview Process: Group interview/exercise at The Hexagon Theatre, Queens Walk, Reading,