General Theatre Technician

Potters Resorts; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort and entertainment provider in the United Kingdom is hiring a General Theatre Technician to support the Entertainment Technical team. This full-time position requires operating lighting, sound, and video equipment, and working flexible hours, including weekends. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers excellent career growth, free access to leisure facilities, and competitive pay based on experience. Join a renowned team in an enjoyable work environment.

Benefits

Free access to gym and leisure facilities

Excellent career growth opportunities

Regular team recognition and awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of theater/stage safety.
• Basic bench work skills including soldering (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Operate a show as directed by the show director/Technical Manager.
• Set up equipment for various events across the Resort.
• Provide technical assistance during functions day and night.

Skills

Operating lighting equipment

Operating sound equipment

Operating video equipment

Making quick decisions under pressure

Organizational skills

Tools

Digital audio consoles (e.g., DiGiCo, Allen & Heath)

QLab

Hippo Media Server

Job description

We are currently looking for a General Theatre Technician to support our busy Entertainment Technical team, on a full-time basis. Shifts will be further discussed at interview stage, however, it will involve working days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. As part of the technical team the successful candidate will be responsible for delivery technical support within the entertainment venues.

Job Description

• The ability to operate a show as directed by the show director/Technical Manager.
• Knowledge of digital audio (DiGiCo /Allen & Heath audio console experience advantageous).
• Knowledge of QLab/Timecode operation.
• Operation of Hippo Media Server.
• The ability to work under pressure and to make quick thought through decisions.
• Being part of the Technical Team running Potters Theatre Company Evening Shows.
• Setting up equipment in different areas/locations on Resort for various events.
• Providing technical assistance on Resort during functions both day and night.
• Assisting in loading equipment to and from the theatre.
• Learning new skills in lighting, sound, vision and stage.

Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7(including weekends and bank holidays).

Qualifications

Proven experience of working within a similar role, including:

• Experience of operating lighting, sound and video equipment.
• Organised, efficient and proactive.
• Good understanding of working safely within a Theatre/stage environment.
• Basic bench work skills including soldering (beneficial but not essential).

Additional Information

• 🌟 Be part of an award‑winning, newly expanded resort
• 💼 Excellent career growth and personal development opportunities
• 🏋️♀️ Free access to our state‑of‑the‑art gym and leisure facilities
• 💰 Competitive pay rates based on age and experience
• 🎓 Continuous training through our Potters Academy
• 🏆 Regular team recognition, awards, and treat days
• 🤗 A genuinely enjoyableplace to work

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.