Dynamic Casual Theatre Technician – Lights, Sound & Sets

BEAM, inc.; Hertford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

BEAM in Hertford is seeking Casual Theatre Technicians to support our programme of events. You will work with permanent technicians and the in-house team to deliver high-quality productions across touring and in-house shows.

The role involves getting in and out of shows, lighting and sound tasks, basic electrical safety, and helping build scenic elements while adhering to health and safety guidelines. This is a casual on-site position with varying duties and days.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical disciplines across a range of live events.
• Experience in specific or multiple show operation disciplines.
• Experience in technical work in a theatrical setting.
• Experience in maintaining technical theatre equipment and stage engineering.
• Ability to read lighting, sound and stage design plans.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Technical Theatre risk assessments and Health and Safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with get-ins and get-outs, including loading/unloading of vehicles.
• undertake lighting and sound tasks as necessary.
• Have a basic understanding of electrical safety in temporary installations.
• Help build scenic elements of incoming shows and follow health and safety guidance.
• Operate lighting and sound or fulfil stage duties for shows.
• Communicate issues to the Deputy Technical Manager or Technical and Production Manager.
• Maintain and clean backstage areas; assist other departments with manual labour.

Skills

Live events

Lighting operation

Sound operation

Stage duties

Safety awareness

Job description

BEAM in Hertford is seeking Casual Theatre Technicians to support our programme of events. You will work with permanent technicians and the in-house team to deliver high-quality productions across touring and in-house shows.

The role involves getting in and out of shows, lighting and sound tasks, basic electrical safety, and helping build scenic elements while adhering to health and safety guidelines. This is a casual on-site position with varying duties and days.