Production Technician

Erskine Stewart Melville School; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Erskine Stewart Melville Schools seek a skilled Production Technician to join on a permanent basis. The role supports the management of technical elements for school productions and events, requiring strong organizational and technical skills. The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience in arts technical roles and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Access to sports facilities

Discounts at retail and entertainment locations

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role within an arts venue is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager with all technical aspects of productions.
• Manage technical facets for events across multiple sites.
• Work independently or as part of a team in various settings.

Skills

Technical experience

Communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Multitasking

Job description

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are recruiting for a Production Technician to join on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves supporting the Production Manager in managing all technical aspects of school productions and external events across multiple sites, including the Tom Fleming Centre, Mar Hall, and The Dean.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a technical role within an arts venue and current knowledge of technical production. Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to multitask and work independently or as part of a team. A commitment to professional standards and ongoing professional development is important.

Details about the role are available in the job description. Please note, ESMS cannot sponsor international workers; applicants must demonstrate right to work in the UK.

Benefits include holiday allowance, sick pay, family-friendly policies, access to sports facilities, and discounts at numerous retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We seek individuals embodying ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, aligning with our pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

Applicants must undergo safeguarding checks, including criminal background screening, as all staff have access to young people, and posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Application Procedure

Apply via our application portal. For inquiries, contact the ESMS Recruitment Team at [emailprotected]. The deadline is 12pm on Friday, 20 June 2025. Interviews are expected to start the week of 30 June 2025.