Performing arts Technician

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Theatre Technician to provide technical support for productions, ensuring high-quality lighting, sound, and staging. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical theatre skills and experience as a technician. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a demanding environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• High level of technical theatre skills including rigging and programming lighting.
• Experience of working as a theatre technician.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for productions and events.
• Operate and maintain sound, lighting, and AV equipment.
• Assist with stage management and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Technical theatre skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant qualifications in technical theatre or production arts

Tools

Sound and lighting equipment

QLab

Job description

Overview

Performing arts Technician / Theatre Technician – London. Immediate start.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Theatre Technician to join a performing arts team. This role provides high-quality technical support across lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual equipment to ensure the smooth running of productions, performances and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for school/college/venue productions, concerts and events.
• Operate, maintain, and set up sound, lighting, staging and AV equipment.
• Assist with stage management and backstage operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment, stock and technical areas to a high standard.
• Support students and staff in using technical equipment where appropriate.

Key Requirements

• A high level of technical theatre skills, including rigging, focusing and programming lighting, use of microphones and QLab and ideally some set building.
• Experience of working as a theatre technician.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High levels of digital literacy.
• Resilience, drive, strength of character, and a sense of humour and perspective to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and ambitious environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a theatre/production environment.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Relevant qualifications in technical theatre or production arts.
• Experience working in an educational or community theatre setting.
• Significant experience of working as a theatre technician, ideally in a high-performing school environment.

Interviews

Interviews are being held immediately. Apply today for this superb Theatre/Performing Arts Technician opportunity in London.