Senior Stage Technician: Rigging & Safety Lead

Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Birmingham Hippodrome is seeking a Senior Technician (Stage) to lead the technical operations of the stage department. You will oversee rigging, flying systems, and stage machinery, ensuring safe, efficient production support across Main House and Patrick Studio.

You will mentor staff and deputise for the Technical Manager (Stage) as needed. The role requires extensive stagecraft knowledge, strong leadership, and a commitment to health and safety in a busy live theatre environment, including

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of stage and rigging systems in a theatrical environment.
Experience in LOLER and PUWER compliance related to stage equipment.
Experience in counterweight flying and general rigging techniques.
Familiarity with theatre automation, winches, truss systems, and safe working at height.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to lead under pressure and problem-solve in a live performance environment.

Responsibilities

Lead technical support for all stage-related activities across Main House, Patrick Studio, and other spaces.
Supervise get-in, fit-up, running, and get-out of productions with a focus on stage and rigging operations.
Interpret stage and rigging plans to ensure safe and efficient implementation in line with production requirements.
Collaborate with visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met to the highest standard.
Maintain health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and documentation.