Senior Production Technician (Stage) - His Majesty's Theatre

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Technician to ensure the smooth operation of performances at a prestigious theatre. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to maintain stage equipment and support the Head of Stage Engineering. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will contribute to creating a high-performance culture. If you're passionate about theatre and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in staging extraordinary performances and making a lasting impact in the world of live entertainment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a West End show or production environment preferred.
• Understanding of theatre health and safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Stage Engineering in delivering rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain high standards within the stage crew and motivate the team.
• Operate the fly floor during shows and handle problems during live performances.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Theatre Health and Safety

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28.04.2025

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Senior Production Technician (Stage) - His Majesty's Theatre

His Majesty’s Theatre, London / Permanent

The role...

We are recruiting for a Senior Production Technician in Stage at His Majesty's Theatre, to facilitate the smooth and safe running of The Phantom of the Opera.

In this role, you will support the Head of Stage Engineering in the delivery of rehearsals and performances of The Phantom of the Opera, as well as maintaining the show and the technical theatre infrastructure.

You will carry out stage plots and supervise the stage crew.

Alongside the team, you will help create a high-performance culture aligned with our vision: to stage the extraordinary.

What you’ll be doing…

• Assist with the maintenance of set pieces, led by the Head of Department (HoD).
• Maintain flying pieces and the counterweight system, led by the HoD.
• Operate the fly floor during shows.
• Maintain high standards within the stage crew.
• Motivate the stage team.
• Undertake work assigned by department heads.
• Allocate show plots to the stage team.
• Lead weekly maintenance sessions with the stage crew.
• Participate in technical rehearsals as required.
• Collaborate with visiting company and Stage Management for smooth show operation.
• Ensure a safe and professional work environment for performers, technicians, and audiences.
• Handle problems during live performances.
• Manual handling training will be provided.

What we need…

• Enjoy teamwork in a lively environment.
• Open-minded, eager to learn and be trained.
• Proactive, professional, and punctual.
• Conscientious, accurate, detail-oriented.
• Logical, methodical, able to follow instructions.
• Adaptable, proactive problem solver.
• Capable of learning and executing multiple plots to high standards.
• Able to retain plot knowledge over time.
• Experience in West End or touring venues is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in a West End show or production environment preferred.
• Understanding of theatre health and safety is a plus.
• Willing to work overtime, evenings, weekends, including Sundays.

Salary: £ + overtime, increasing with SOLT/BECTU agreements.

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week over 6 days.

Application Deadline: 11th May 2025

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion at LW Theatres, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Our culture promotes inclusion where everyone can be themselves. We seek candidates with the right skills and experience and commit to a transparent, fair selection process.

This role may close early if sufficient applications are received.