Senior Technician

LW Theatres Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Scheme

LW Theatres Friends & Family tickets

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Flu Vaccinations

Job summary

LW Theatres Group Limited is seeking a Senior Theatre Technician at The London Palladium. The role focuses on delivering live music, television, and touring/West End productions with a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence.

You will lead get-ins, rigging and derigging, and work with visiting productions to ensure smooth, safe performances while upholding high standards of customer experience.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical qualification required.
• BS7909 training/certification preferred.
• PAT testing qualification (C&G 2377) required.
• Riggning qualification (NRC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead get-ins and fit ups of concerts and productions.
• Facilitate technical aspects for TV, rock, comedy and music shows.
• Programme and operate events on main stage when required.
• Assist in maintenance of the theatre with Venue Technicians.
• Lead project work across the theatre with the team.
• Lead rigging and derigging of sound, lighting and AV.
• Coordinate with visiting productions for safe operation.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a safe environment for performers and audience.
• Problem solve in live performance environments.

Skills

Moving light systems knowledge

Team leadership

verbal communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

C&G 2365 electrical qualification

BS7909 training

C&G 2377 PAT testing

NRC rigging qualification

Tools

ETC

Hog

Avolites

Chamsys

Counterweight fly systems

Job description

Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Opportunities.

Show Map

• Location 8 Argyll Street,London, W1F 7TF,United Kingdom
• Employee Type Employee - Full Time

Description

The role…

Are you a passionate, forward thinking Multiskilled Theatre Technician, with experience of delivering excellence across a variety of entertainment genres? Are you dedicated to delivering the highest quality in everything you do?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Technician at The London Palladium. In this exciting and varied role, you will deliver a programme of Live Music, the World’s leading comedy talent, Prime Time television shows and our legendary Musical and Pantomime seasons.

Through working with a diverse team, you will provide the highest standard of customer experience to our resident production and break new ground in our industry.

What you’ll be doing…

• Lead get ins and fit ups of concerts and resident productions, leading casual or fixed-term employees to achieve required outcomes in relation to that project.
• Facilitate all technical aspects of putting on a show at the London Palladium, be that television, rock and roll, comedy or musicians.
• Programme and operate (when required) for events on the main stage.
• Assist the Venue Technicians in the maintenance of the theatre.
• Alongside the Venue Technicians, lead project work throughout the theatre.
• Lead on rigging and derigging of sound, lighting and AV.
• Work closely with visiting productions and companies to ensure the smooth and safe operation of each show and event.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a professional work environment where performers, audience and technicians are safe.
• Problem solving, particularly in a live performance environment.

What we need…

• Experience of fitting up and get out of concert, TV or touring productions.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Can adapt to changing circumstances and overcome challenges.
• Happy to work unsociable hours (evenings, weekends and late-night load outs).
• Excellent knowledge of moving light products, their maintenance and the MA2, MA3 and Luminex control systems.
• Excellent understanding of networking.
• Familiarity with a range of guest consoles such as ETC, Hog, Avolites, Chamsys.
• Previous experience in the use of heavy mains with touring/live event systems.
• Professional and proactive manner with impeccable timekeeping.
• Logical and methodical including the ability to follow instruction precisely.
• Adaptable with the ability to use initiative.
• Understanding of counterweight flying systems.
• Technical theatre experience from another West End theatre, number one touring theatre or music venue.
• Familiarity with the ABTT Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.
• Previous experience of leading, motivating and instructing a team.
• Willing to review existing working methods and help to develop new practices.
• Have a professional, proactive, and pragmatic approach at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A formal electrical qualification such as C&G 2365.
• Training and certification to allow working to BS7909.
• A recognised in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT testing) qualification such as C&G 2377.
• An industry recognised rigging qualification, ideally NRC.
• Previous experience of using counterweight double purchase fly systems.
• Previous experience of leading, motivating and instructing a team.
• Experience in prepping and moving No 1 Touring shows or large scale live events or receiving such in a receiving house.
• Familiarity with moving light maintenance and repairs.
• Safe use of pyrotechnics qualifications.
• Able to followspot to a professional standard.
• Good working knowledge of digital comms systems.
• Formal Health and Safety training, such as IOSH.

Salary & Benefits:

£26.56 per hour

Hours of Work: 40 Hours over 5 days,

• Group Pension Scheme: 5% Contribution following probationary period
• Access to LW Theatres Friends & Family discounted tickets scheme following probationary period
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to an Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to Eye Care Vouchers and Flu Vaccinations

Deadline for applications: 30th October 2026

Diversity & Inclusion

At LW Theatres, we pride ourselves on being a family of individuals and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds – it’s one of our core values and we believe celebrating our differences is key to success.

At the heart of our Company is a culture of inclusion where everyone feels seen and heard and can be themselves at work. Regardless of your background, all we ask is that you have the skills and experience required and the desire to succeed. In return, we pledge to ensure that our selection process is both transparent and fair.

We are also open to discussing opportunities to work flexibly.

This role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received