Senior Technician - Stage Engineering

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Scheme: 5% contribution

28 Days Holiday Entitlement including

LW Theatres Friends & Family discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers and Flu Vaccinations

Job summary

LW Theatres is seeking a Senior Technician Stage Engineering for the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London. You will lead a technical team, support rehearsals and performances, and ensure safe operation of all stage systems.

The role requires hands-on management of counterweight flying, rigging, and building infrastructure, with responsibilities across maintenance, safety, and collaboration with visiting companies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a theatre stage engineer delivering rehearsals and performances.
• Ability to lead a technical team and coordinate with visiting companies.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and maintenance of stage infrastructure.
• Knowledge of flying/rigging systems and stage equipment.
• Comfort with evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stage Engineering team during fit-ups and show operations.
• Coordinate load in/out with visiting companies.
• Ensure high production standards and safe operation.
• Schedule maintenance and statutory inspections.
• Manage budget awareness and procurement of supplies.

Skills

Technical systems knowledge

Flying systems

Rigging systems

Stage engineering leadership

Health & safety awareness

Clear communication

Budget awareness

Job description

Extraordinary People. Extraordinary Opportunities.

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• Location Gillian Lynne Theatre, WC2B 5PW,United Kingdom
• Employee Type Employee - Full Time

Description

Senior Technician Stage Engineering

The role…

Are you a passionate, forward thinking Theatre Stage Engineer with experience in a technical team? Are you dedicated to delivering the highest quality in everything you do?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Technician Stage Engineering at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. In this exciting and varied role, you will: help in the delivery of rehearsals and performances of our resident production, aid the delivery of concerts and events, carry out maintenance and installation of the technical and building infrastructure.

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…

Working closely with the Head & Deputy Head of Stage Engineering you will:

• Ensure the team deliver the highest technical standards of customer service to the resident production for all performances, previews and technical rehearsals.

• Working closely with the visiting Company to ensure the resident production Load in and Load Out happens smoothly and safely.
• In the absence of the Head & Deputy Head of Stage Engineering, managing a team to ensure safe and smooth operation of the resident production, ensuring the highest possible production standards are maintained whilst protecting the interest of LW Theatres
• Ensure that production maintenance and statutory inspections are carried out in line with current legislation.
• Delivering concerts and events to the highest standard ensuring minimal disturbance to the resident production and ensuring trucking is run to avoid disturbance to our neighbours.
• Helping the team to maintain a professional work environment, where performers, technicians and audience members are safe.
• Problem solving technical issues relating to the production and building services.
• Assisting the Head & Deputy Head of Stage Engineering, ensuring the continued safe and effective operation of the theatre including achieving satisfactory compliance throughout the building.

• Carry out first line maintenance and/or review as appropriate the technical infrastructure not limited to the: Counterweight Flying System, Stage Flooring, Stage Grid System, Rigging Systems.

• Champion and drive a positive approach to Health & Safety at the Theatre, proactively supporting the practical application of LW Theatres Health and Safety Policy as well as our licensing requirements.

• Create a high-performance culture in the team, helping to set clear objectives for senior production technicians and production technicians.

• Keep backstage and technical areas tidy and well maintained. Ensure that an excellent standard of general housekeeping is always sustained as well as assisting with general maintenance issues.

• Ensuring essential supplies are ordered for the building and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Assist the Head & Deputy Head of Stage Engineering to deliver a maintenance and inspection regime for all technical and building infrastructure including arranging inspections, analysing maintenance and inspection reports and taking appropriate action in each case, including record keeping.
• Keep up to date with current and emerging technical developments and legislation and make any recommendations for improving the technical equipment or standards of the Theatre.
• Assisting the Head & Deputy Head of Stage Engineering to ensure venue compliance with the Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment, as well as Local Authority Rules of Management and other relevant legislation, regulation, guidance, ACOP etc.

• Ensure there is excellent communication and collaboration between the Stage Engineering department and all other departments in the Theatre.

What we need…

• Practical knowledge of technical systems, including but not limited to Counterweight Flying System, Stage Flooring, Stage Grid System, Rigging Systems, Safety Curtain, Stage Lantern and building systems.

• Practical knowledge of building systems and infrastructure, including but not limited to: Fire Doors, Auditorium seating and Sprinkler systems.

• Experience fitting up and getting out of concert, TV or touring productions.

• Commercial awareness; able to assist with budget management.

• Good working knowledge of the Health & Safety and Licensing requirements associated with theatrical management.

• Awareness of Construction and Design Management 2015 and Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience of leading, motivating and instructing technical team members during technical events.

• Can adapt to changing circumstances and overcome challenges.

• Experience of successfully delivering projects and working under pressure as a key member of the team.

• Willingness to challenge existing working methods and to introduce new working practices.

• Enjoy working as part of a team in a vibrant and lively environment.

• Happy to work evenings and weekends.

• Happy to undertake First Aid at Work Training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Stage

• Ability to lead a team during a fit up or get out and during day-to day operation in the absence of the Head & Deputy Head of Stage Engineering.

• Experience of West End or No.1 Touring Productions.

• Competent with use of flying systems and flying large scale productions.

• Practical knowledge of rigging systems and practices.

Advantageous

• Previous experience directing a large team in technical matters.

• Previous experience running a fly floor and/or creating flying plots.

• A high level of Theatre Carpentry skills.

We are committed to training and developing our staff therefore, if you do not have every requirement above, we’d still love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits:

• £37,460.80per year, plus (£5,488.08) discretionary betterment payment

Hours of Work:

40 hours over 5 days

• 28 Days Holiday Entitlement including Bank Holidays
• 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: Thursday 17th September 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