Senior Technician - Lighting - Liverpool

ATG Entertainment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional theatre company in Liverpool seeks a Senior Technician for Lighting to join their technical team. This role involves supporting the Head of Lighting and Sound, ensuring high standards of technical support, operating lighting desks, and leading a large casual team. Candidates with experience in large-scale productions and strong teamwork skills are encouraged to apply. The position requires flexibility for evening and weekend work, along with a solid understanding of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in lighting including rigging, focusing, lighting design, and operation of lighting desks.
• Prior experience in large-scale touring or venue productions.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a large casual team.
• Good working knowledge of current health & safety legislation and working at height.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Lighting and Sound in all aspects of lighting and sound.
• Work with the technical team to raise the highest standards of technical support.
• Operate lighting desks and focus rigs.
• Assist on stage when required and lead a large casual team.
• Work regular evening and weekend hours.
• Maintain knowledge of health & safety legislation.

Skills

Lighting design

Rigging

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Senior Technician – Lighting – Liverpool

The *Liverpool Empire Theatre* has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as a *Senior Technician for Lighting.* This role is an integral part of the technical team within this busy regional venue.

You will fully support the Head of Lighting and Sound in all aspects of lighting and sound, and work with the Technical team to drive forward the highest standards of technical support to visiting companies and in‑house projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Lighting and Sound in all aspects of lighting and sound.
• Work with the technical team to raise the highest standards of technical support to visiting companies and in‑house projects.
• Operate lighting desks, focus rigs, and work on lighting design.
• Assist on stage when required and lead/motivate a large casual team.
• Work regular evening and weekend hours.
• Maintain knowledge of health & safety legislation and work at height.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in lighting including rigging, focusing, lighting design, and operation of lighting desks.
• Prior experience in large‑scale touring or venue productions.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a large casual team.
• Good working knowledge of current health & safety legislation and working at height.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aim to support people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions.

We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who request participation, and we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity where possible.

If you'd like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please email [e-mail] to request a confidential discussion.